Thailand's Commerce Ministry (led by Deputy PM Suphajee) has issued directives to monitor and manage essential goods supply and pricing during heavy rains and flooding. Provincial commerce offices are instructed to coordinate with wholesalers, retailers, and businesses to maintain stock and prevent price inflation. The ministry is establishing a hotline (1569) for public reports of hoarding, unfair pricing, or unmarked goods, with swift enforcement action. This is a standard crisis-management measure to prevent supply chain disruption and price gouging in disaster situations.