Commerce Ministry Pleased with Thai Helping Thai Product Sales Exceeding 60 Million Baht in First Two Fridays
Thailand's Thai Helping Thai product program generated over 60 million baht in sales across 878 district offices during its first two Fridays in May, marking the first nationwide rollout of the affordable goods initiative.
The Commerce Ministry reported strong sales figures for the Thai Helping Thai product initiative at district offices nationwide during the first two Fridays of May. Following the launch by Prime Minister Anution Charnvirakul and Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Suthammaphanth, the program aimed to provide residents across provinces convenient access to affordable goods.
This marked the first time district offices were utilized as distribution points nationwide. Results from 878 district offices on May 1st and 8th, 2025 showed total consumer spending of 60,854,290.45 baht—33,738,292.45 baht on May 1st and 27,115,998 baht on May 8th.
On May 1st, 283,894 consumers participated with 12,491 participating vendors including 1,245 modern retailers, 5,749 OTOP shops, and 5,497 community stores. Top-performing provinces were Surin (1.19 million baht), Nakhon Ratchasima (1.17 million), Chiang Mai (1.06 million), Khon Kaen (1.06 million), and Yala (837,000 baht). Best-performing districts included Kabang in Yala (469,000 baht) and Bang Yai in Nonthaburi (277,000 baht).
Top-selling products from modern retailers included cooking oil, chicken and duck eggs, laundry detergent, fabric softener, and rice. OTOP products dominated in food, textiles and clothing, household items, beverages, and herbal products.
On May 8th, 217,619 consumers participated through 9,721 vendors. Surin remained the top province (1.05 million baht), followed by Nakhon Ratchasima (937,000 baht), Chiang Mai (880,000), Chachoengsao (834,000), and Ratchaburi (742,000 baht). Top districts included Mueang Saraburi (348,000 baht) and Mueang Ratchaburi (280,000 baht).
Consumers across all regions can continue purchasing Thai Helping Thai products at district offices nationwide.
