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Phuket launches ‘Thai Helps Thai’ support for mobile vendors

Phuket has launched a "Thai Helps Thai" initiative backed by the Ministry of Commerce to help mobile vendors distribute affordable goods throughout local communities, aiming to reduce living costs for residents.

12 May The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket is moving ahead with a Ministry of Commerce-backed scheme aimed at reducing living costs by selecting mobile vendors to distribute affordable goods across communities under the ‘Thai Helps Thai’ project.

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