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ING Campaign Opens 'Sharing Cabinets' to Combat Cost of Living

ING Campaign Opens 'Sharing Cabinets' to Combat Cost of Living

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Internal Security Operations Command (ING) is addressing the rising cost of living by launching 'Sharing Cabinets' with government and private sector collaboration to distribute essential goods across Thailand.

  • •The ING is launching a 'Sharing Cabinets' initiative to help citizens cope with increased living costs, driven by global economic factors.
  • •The project involves collaboration between government agencies, private companies, and citizens to provide essential goods and support.
  • •An initial pilot phase will run from April 11-12, 2026, in specific Bangkok districts, with plans for nationwide expansion.
  • •Vulnerable groups, including the bedridden, elderly, low-income earners, and those economically impacted, are prioritized for assistance.

Overview

  • •On April 11, 2026, the Internal Security Operations Command (ING) opened a 'Sharing Cabinet' at Ruen Ruedee Park, Bangkok, to distribute goods.
  • •The initiative was launched in response to rising oil and energy prices, causing a global economic slowdown and increased cost of living for citizens.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, as Director of ING, ordered all relevant agencies to urgently integrate cooperation to assist the public.
  • •Lieutenant General Thanathip Sawangsang, Director of the Public Relations and Information Office of ING, announced the campaign.
  • •Major General Pana Klaoklaidok, Commander of the Army and Deputy Director of ING, directed ING regional and provincial offices to implement the 'ING Sharing Joy to Relieve the Cost of Living' project.
  • •The project will be piloted between April 11–12, 2026, in the Bang Khonthi and Bang Phlat districts of Bangkok.
  • •Delivery services like Grab, LINE MAN, and independent transporters are invited to participate in distributing goods.
  • •The ING plans to continue integrating cooperation from all sectors to alleviate public hardship and improve long-term quality of life.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"The Prime Minister, as Director of the Internal Security Operations Command, has ordered all relevant agencies to urgently integrate cooperation to assist the public."
นายกรัฐมนตรี ในฐานะผู้อำนวยการ กองอำนวยการรักษาความมั่นคงภายในราชอาณาจักร ได้สั่งการให้ทุกหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องเร่งบูรณาการความร่วมมือช่วยเหลือประชาชนอย่างเร่งด่วน

Key Entities

Organization

Internal Security Operations Command(กอ.รมน.)ℹ️
The organization leading the initiative to address the cost of living through 'Sharing Cabinets'.
Grabℹ️
A delivery service provider participating in the 'Sharing Cabinets' initiative.
LINE MAN
A delivery service provider participating in the 'Sharing Cabinets' initiative.

Person

Lieutenant General Thanathip Sawangsang(พล.ท. ธนาธิป สว่างแสง)
Director of the Public Relations and Information Office of the Internal Security Operations Command.
Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Thailand and Director of the Internal Security Operations Command.
General Pana Klaoklaidok(พล.อ. พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์)
Commander of the Army and Deputy Director of the Internal Security Operations Command.
General Chaipruke Duangprapot(พล.อ. ชัยพฤษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)
Secretary-General of the Internal Security Operations Command.

Place

Bang Khonthi District(เขตบางกอกน้อย)
One of the districts in Bangkok where the 'Sharing Cabinets' project was piloted.
Bang Phlat District(บางพลัด)
One of the districts in Bangkok where the 'Sharing Cabinets' project was piloted.
Ruen Ruedee Park(สวนรื่นฤดี)
The location in Bangkok where a 'Sharing Cabinet' was set up to distribute essential goods.