To help families cut expenses amid COVID-19 pandemic, “Back to School” events have been held to offer school supplies at reduced prices.

The Ministry of Commerce in cooperation with retailers and manufacturers has organised the shopping events before the new semester begins next month.

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said the programme was aimed at helping parents prepare for the new semester offering 1,600 items and up to 80 percent discount.

School supplies for kindergartens to high school are available until July 15 at several locations.  It is expected to help families of 10.7 million students cut their expenditures by at least 1 billion baht.

Source: TNA