Survey: Thai Chuay Thai Plus (60/40) Stimulates Spending

MGR Online•Economy•5d ago

Reader Briefing

A survey by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office reveals that the Thai Chuay Thai Plus (60/40) project has successfully reduced living expenses and stimulated local spending for most participants.

•TPSO surveyed 5,465 people nationwide in July 2026 regarding the Thai Chuay Thai Plus (60/40) project.
•71.77% of respondents participated in the project, primarily to reduce expenses and increase purchasing power.
•Ready-to-eat food was the most common category for spending at 48.22%.
•32.83% of respondents believe the Thai economy has a trend toward improvement.

Overview

•71.77% of the 5,465 surveyed individuals participated in the Thai Chuay Thai Plus (60/40) project in July 2026.
•Non-participants cited reasons such as already having state welfare cards, failing to register in time, or lacking access to smartphones and digital technology.
•Ready-to-eat food (48.22%) and fresh food (38.87%) were the top categories where citizens utilized their rights.
•36.96% of respondents reported they dared to spend more, while 24.50% used the remaining funds for other necessary expenses.
•Following the project's end on September 30, 2026, 31.58% of respondents stated they would mostly return to the same shops.
•Regarding the Thai economy, 44.96% of respondents expect no change, while 32.83% expect it to improve.
•Nanthapong Jiralertpong stated the project helped distribute income to community shops and local entrepreneurs.

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Key Quotes

Nanthapong Jiralertpong

"The Thai Chuay Thai Plus (60/40) project helps alleviate the cost of living, increase purchasing power, and enhance household liquidity."

โครงการไทยช่วยไทย พลัส (60/40) มีส่วนช่วยบรรเทาภาระค่าครองชีพ เพิ่มกำลังซื้อ และเสริมสภาพคล่องให้แก่ครัวเรือน

Key Entities

Organization

Trade Policy and Strategy Office(สำนักงานนโยบายและยุทธศาสตร์การค้า)

The organization that conducted the survey on the Thai Chuay Thai Plus (60/40) project.

TPSO(สนค.)

The abbreviated name for the Trade Policy and Strategy Office.

Person

Nanthapong Jiralertpong(นันทพงษ์ จิระเลิศพงษ์)

Director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office.

Policy

Thai Chuay Thai Plus (60/40)(ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส (60/40))

A project aimed at reducing the cost of living and stimulating spending through government co-payment.