The Thai government has been criticized for its inability to handle the face masks shortage during the coronavirus outbreak. Many speculators are taking advantage of the high demand and selling the products at high prices. Some government and military officials are monopolizing the face masks and exporting them to China instead of giving them to their own people. This has caused outrage among Thai citizens and manufacturers who have evidence to support these claims. The government's priorities have been questioned as they seem to worry more about foreigners than their own people.