Government clarifies 'Thai Curry Rice Helping Thais' project is not cancelled, merely paused for format improvements
On July 14, 2026, Ms. Supajee Suthumpun, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, provided information regarding the 'Thai Curry Rice Helping Thais' project, which has garnered significant public interest, confirming that the government has no policy to cancel this project.
Ms. Supajee explained that the Ministry of Commerce currently finds it necessary to pause operations in their current format in order to review and improve the project's structure, making it more suitable and efficient to ensure maximum benefit for consumers and participating shop operators.
The decision to pause the project is intended to evaluate past performance and identify new ways to better assist with the public's cost of living. The Ministry will expedite the process of determining the most appropriate format before announcing further clarity to the public in the near future.
The 'Thai Curry Rice Helping Thais' project is considered one of the government's key measures aimed at reducing food expenses for the public during periods of economic volatility. Citizens following the news can await further details to be announced by the Ministry of Commerce.