Thai Help Thai Plus (60/40) Campaign Extended to Airport Shops Nationwide

Khaosod•Economy•11d ago

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Thailand expands its 'Thai Help Thai Plus (60/40)' economic stimulus program to include shops at regional airports.

•The 'Thai Help Thai Plus (60/40)' program, a government initiative to reduce public financial burdens and boost the economy, is now available at shops within airports across Thailand.
•This expansion aims to transform airports into economic and community hubs, promoting local products like OTOP, and creating opportunities for regional entrepreneurs.
•The Department of Airports has designated specific airports to participate, encouraging passengers to utilize their purchasing power to support local businesses.

Overview

•'Thai Help Thai Plus (60/40)' is a key government policy designed to reduce public expenses, stimulate purchasing power, distribute income to entrepreneurs, and strengthen the grassroots economy nationwide.
•The Department of Airports is elevating the role of airports from mere transportation infrastructure to 'community economic centers'.
•The Department of Airports is promoting participation from shops within the airports that are part of the 'Thai Help Thai Plus (60/40)' program.
•This initiative aims to create jobs and expand sales channels for community products, fostering sustainable economic growth.
•Local entrepreneurs will have increased income, and the public and passengers will experience reduced expenses when using services at participating airports.
•Participating airports include Nan Nakhon, Lampang, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Krabi, Chumphon, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, and Surat Thani.
•The expansion integrates air transport systems with local economic development, distributing income and creating opportunities in all regions.
•The Ministry of Transport and the Department of Airports are reinforcing their role in using infrastructure as 'centers for economic and community development', combining transportation, trade, and tourism.

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Key Quotes

Minister of Transport

"The 'Thai Help Thai Plus (60/40)' project is a key government policy aimed at reducing public expenses, stimulating purchasing power, distributing income to entrepreneurs, and strengthening the grassroots economy nationwide."

โครงการ “ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส (60/40)” เป็นนโยบายสำคัญของรัฐบาลที่มุ่งลดภาระค่าใช้จ่ายให้ประชาชน กระตุ้นกำลังซื้อ กระจายรายได้สู่ผู้ประกอบการ และสร้างความเข้มแข็งให้เศรษฐกิจฐานรากทั่วประเทศ

Key Entities

Policy

Thai Help Thai Plus (60/40)(“ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส (60/40)”)

An economic stimulus program aimed at reducing public expenses, stimulating purchasing power, and supporting local entrepreneurs.

One Tambon One Product (OTOP)(OTOP)ℹ️

A government program promoting local community products, which are being featured in airport shops.

Place

Airport(ท่าอากาศยาน)ℹ️

Locations designated as hubs for transportation, commerce, and community development in various regions of Thailand.

Nan Nakhon Airport(ท่าอากาศยานน่านนคร)

One of the airports participating in the 'Thai Help Thai Plus (60/40)' program expansion.

Lampang Airport(ท่าอากาศยานลำปาง)