Supachai: 12.5% Trump Tax Timeline, "Thai Helps Thai" June Shopping Drive

Matichon•Economy•3d ago

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Thai government launches "Thai Helps Thai" initiative to boost SME revenue throughout June and addresses potential US tariffs under Section 301.

•The "Thai Helps Thai, Boost SME Revenue" project aims to increase SME revenue contribution to the economy.
•Over 2,000 SMEs and community enterprises will sell products on Thai e-commerce platforms throughout June 2026.
•Thailand is addressing potential 12.5% US tariffs under Section 301 by submitting public comments.

Overview

•On June 4, Supachai Suchaemamamanon launched the "Thai Helps Thai, Boost SME Revenue" project in order to alleviate economic impacts and support SMEs.
•The "Thai Helps Thai, Boost SME Revenue" project aims to increase SME revenue contribution to the Thai economy from 35% to 40%.
•Over 2,000 SMEs, community enterprises, and local producers will sell products on Nex Gen Commerce and Thailand Post Mart platforms throughout June 2026, resulting in expanded market access.
•Participating SMEs will receive benefits such as waived sales fees, free shipping coupons, and influencer promotions, valued at over 10 million THB.
•Consumers can use the "ThaiHelpsThai" discount code for 100 THB off purchases over 200 THB, with a total of 500,000 codes available, valued at 50 million THB, in order to reduce living costs and stimulate consumption.
•Thailand was classified in a group that may face an additional 12.5% tariff under the US Section 301 investigation due to insufficient laws or enforcement for controlling imports of goods from countries with forced labor.
•Thailand must submit a request to participate in a Hearing by June 22, 2026, and written comments by July 6, 2026, in order to clarify tariff rates and product lists before the US opens public comments on July 7, 2026.
•Thailand is accelerating negotiations for the ART agreement with the US, aiming to conclude by the end of June, in order to potentially move to a lower tariff group.

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Key Quotes

Supachai Suchaemamamanon

"We want to see Thai people support Thai products, so that income is distributed back to small producers and entrepreneurs, while the public also benefits from access to quality products at affordable prices. This is considered a concrete way to drive the Thai economy from the grassroots."

เราอยากเห็นคนไทยช่วยอุดหนุนสินค้าของคนไทย ให้รายได้กระจายกลับไปสู่ผู้ผลิตและผู้ประกอบการรายเล็ก ขณะเดียวกันประชาชนก็ได้รับประโยชน์จากการเข้าถึงสินค้าคุณภาพในราคาที่คุ้มค่า ถือเป็นการช่วยกันขับเคลื่อนเศรษฐกิจไทยจากฐานรากอย่างเป็นรูปธรรม

Key Entities

Person

Supachai Suchaemamamanon(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand, presiding over the launch of the "Thai Helps Thai, Boost SME Revenue" project.

Organization

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The government ministry overseeing the "Thai Helps Thai, Boost SME Revenue" project and matters related to trade policy.

SMEℹ️

Small and Medium Enterprises, a key economic driver in Thailand targeted by the "Thai Helps Thai" project.

Nex Gen Commerce

A Thai e-commerce platform participating in the "Thai Helps Thai" project, offering a marketplace for SMEs.

Thailand Post Mart

An e-commerce platform operated by Thailand Post, used for the "Thai Helps Thai" project to sell SME products.

Place

United States of America(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

The country that initiated the Section 301 investigation regarding forced labor, potentially imposing additional tariffs on Thai goods.

Law

Section 301(มาตรา 301)

A section of U.S. trade law that allows the U.S. to investigate and take action against unfair trade practices, including those related to forced labor.