The government is beaming as the “Thai Help Thai Plus 60/40” program launches, accumulating over 6.2 billion baht in just three days, with nearly one million active participating shops.
On 4 June 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Lalida Pertvivatana, Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, reported on the progress of the "Thai Help Thai Plus 60/40" project. Since the government launched the initiative on 1 June, it has received overwhelming support from citizens and businesses nationwide. This has stimulated spending and continuously funneled funds into the grassroots economy, aligning with the government's policy to boost purchasing power.
According to the latest data from the Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance, as of 3 June 2026 at 17:00 GMT+7, 26,040,623 people have been granted rights under the program, with 16,527,898 individuals having made purchases. This resulted in a total accumulated spending of 6,214.99 million baht, divided into 3,614.79 million baht contributed by the government and 2,600.20 million baht paid directly by citizens, reflecting active public cooperation in driving the economy in a tangible way.
Additionally, the project has increased trade opportunities and income for small entrepreneurs and community shops broadly. Currently, a total of 951,013 shops have successfully registered and are ready to participate. Of these, 851,247 are returning shops from the previous project, while 99,766 are new entrants. Meanwhile, 128,333 shops are under review to accept terms and conditions, and 3,652 are undergoing verification for accuracy.
Reports indicate that 829,130 shops have already recorded spending through the program. Ms. Lalida concluded that the achievements in just three days demonstrate strong public confidence in the government's measures and prove that funds can quickly flow into the economy. Moving forward, the government will closely monitor the results to ensure economic recovery and support for small retailers are conducted efficiently and inclusively.