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CRPM's 'Sharing Cabinets' Combat Rising Living Costs with Public-Private Aid

CRPM's 'Sharing Cabinets' Combat Rising Living Costs with Public-Private Aid

MGR Online•Society•2d ago

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The Internal Security Operations Command (CRPM) is implementing the 'Sharing Cabinets' project nationwide to alleviate the rising cost of living, partnering with private sector entities and community networks.

  • •The Internal Security Operations Command (CRPM) has launched a nationwide initiative to combat the rising cost of living.
  • •The project, called 'Sharing Cabinets', involves collaboration between government agencies, the private sector, and community networks.
  • •This initiative aims to provide immediate relief to vulnerable groups and stimulate the grassroots economy.
  • •The project will begin with a trial in Bangkok's Bang Khun Si and Bang Phlat districts and will be expanded based on evaluation.

Overview

  • •On April 11, 2026, the Internal Security Operations Command (CRPM) Deputy Director General Panna Kaewpleongphuck announced the 'CRPM Donates Kindness to Alleviate the Public's Cost of Living Burden' project.
  • •Due to international conflicts leading to increased oil and energy prices, resulting in economic slowdown and rising cost of living nationwide.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, as Director General of CRPM, ordered all relevant agencies to urgently integrate cooperation to help the public.
  • •The CRPM established 'Sharing Cabinets' stocked with daily necessities, providing 200 sets per day at Ruen Ruedi Park, Bangkok.
  • •The 'Sharing Cabinets' project will be experimentally implemented between April 11-12, 69 in Bangkok's Bang Khun Si and Bang Phlat districts.
  • •The initial phase will focus on assisting 'vulnerable groups', including bedridden patients, the elderly, low-income individuals, and those economically affected.
  • •Delivery service providers like Grab and LINE MAN, along with independent transporters, are invited to participate in distributing goods to generate income and stimulate the grassroots economy.
  • •Following the trial, the project will be evaluated for expansion to other areas to ensure aid reaches all affected citizens.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
""Ordered all relevant agencies to urgently integrate cooperation to help the public.""
"สั่งการให้ทุกหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องเร่งบูรณาการความร่วมมือช่วยเหลือประชาชนอย่างเร่งด่วน"
Pana Kaewpleongphuck
""Ordered regional and provincial CRPM offices nationwide to implement the project 'CRPM Donates Kindness to Alleviate the Public's Cost of Living Burden'.""
"สั่งการให้ กอ.รมน.ภาค และ กอ.รมน.จังหวัดทั่วประเทศ ดำเนินโครงการ ‘กอ.รมน. ปันน้ำใจ บรรเทาทุกข์ค่าครองชีพของประชาชน’"

Key Entities

Organization

Internal Security Operations Command (CRPM)(กอ.รมน.)ℹ️
The Internal Security Operations Command (CRPM) is implementing a nationwide initiative to address the cost of living crisis.
Grabℹ️
A delivery service provider invited to participate in the CRPM's 'Sharing Cabinets' project to help distribute goods and generate income.
LINE MAN
A delivery service provider invited to participate in the CRPM's 'Sharing Cabinets' project to help distribute goods and generate income.

Person

Lt. Gen. Tanathip Sawangsang(พล.ท. ธนาธิป สว่างแสง)
Director of the Bureau of Mass Relations and Information of the Internal Security Operations Command (CRPM), who disclosed information about the ongoing crisis and the organization's response.
Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Thailand and Director General of the Internal Security Operations Command (CRPM), who ordered urgent inter-agency cooperation to assist the public.
Gen. Pana Kaewpleongphuck(พล.อ. พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์)
Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Operations Command (CRPM) and Commander of the Royal Thai Army, who ordered regional and provincial CRPM offices to implement goodwill projects.
Gen. Chaipreut Duangprapatt(พล.อ. ชัยพฤษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)
Secretary-General of the Internal Security Operations Command (CRPM), who is closely monitoring the implementation of aid programs for efficiency and widespread reach.

Place

Bang Khun Si District(เขตบางกอกน้อย)ℹ️
A district in Bangkok where the CRPM's 'Sharing Cabinets' project will be experimentally implemented.
Bang Phlat District(เขตบางพลัด)ℹ️
A district in Bangkok where the CRPM's 'Sharing Cabinets' project will be experimentally implemented.
Ruen Ruedi Park(สวนรื่นฤดี)
A location in Bangkok where the CRPM has set up 'Sharing Cabinets' to distribute essential goods.