Thailand's Ministry of Commerce is investigating fake/adulterated coconut water products after the PM ordered a crackdown, concerned that counterfeiting is depressing farmgate coconut prices. The ministry is checking raw material sourcing, factory operations, and production volumes across four provinces (Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Rachburi) to verify the balance between coconut inputs and water output. This supply-chain transparency initiative aims to build consumer confidence and support prices for farmers; the industry faces acute price volatility, oversupply, and rising transport/labor costs.