Anutin drives motorcycle grocery cart around Thai Khu Fah Building to promote the Thai Help Thai campaign

BANGKOK — 12 May 2026, 12 May 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun rode a motorcycle with a mobile grocery sidecar around Government House on Tuesday to promote the government’s “Thai Help Thai” campaign aimed at reducing living costs through discounted food and household goods sales.

The pair toured the grounds near the Thai Khu Fah Building aboard a “rot phum phuang” motorcycle sidecar vendor cart before opening the event, which featured discounted food products, consumer goods and household necessities from government agencies and private-sector partners.

The “ Thai Help Thai ” campaign was launched earlier this year as part of the government’s efforts to reduce living costs and support household spending amid weak economic conditions and high consumer expenses.

Officials said the programme includes mobile sales trucks, community distribution points and special discount promotions aimed at helping lower-income households access cheaper essential goods.

Photos released by Government House showed Anutin driving the sidecar motorcycle, a familiar sight in Thai neighbourhoods where roaming vendors sell vegetables, dry goods and other daily necessities directly to residents.

The appearance appeared designed to highlight the campaign’s grassroots approach and connect the programme with everyday community commerce.