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Thailand Launches 'Thais Helping Thais' Discounts to Combat Inflation

4/2/2026

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Thailand will launch the 'Thais Helping Thais' initiative with major retailers, offering 25%–50% discounts on essential goods.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the program on April 1.
The plan aims to ease inflation while preserving public finances.
Despite a recent decline in headline inflation, energy costs may push prices toward the Bank of Thailand's target.
The Commerce Ministry will reduce fertilizer costs for farmers and safeguard nationwide affordable food prices.

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Thailand will launch the 'Thais Helping Thais' initiative with major retailers, offering 25%–50% discounts on essential goods.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the program on April 1.
The plan aims to ease inflation while preserving public finances.
Despite a recent decline in headline inflation, energy costs may push prices toward the Bank of Thailand's target.
The Commerce Ministry will reduce fertilizer costs for farmers and safeguard nationwide affordable food prices.