Ms. Piyarat Tiyapairat, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said that the Ministry places great importance on improving the quality of life of Thai farmers under its policy of “Innovative Agriculture for Sustainable Thai Farming.” The Ministry is committed to enhancing agricultural production, marketing, and value creation while creating tangible market opportunities and increasing farmers’ incomes. This is being achieved through collaboration among the public sector, private sector, and various partners to ensure that farmers have access to diverse sales channels, stable markets for their produce, and fair returns for their efforts.
“The ‘7-Eleven Thais Help Thais Market’ project serves as another key mechanism in advancing this policy by providing farmers, community enterprises, and agricultural organizations with a platform to bring quality agricultural products and local goods directly to consumers.”It helps create income-generating opportunities, promotes the consumption of Thai agricultural products, distributes income to local communities, and strengthens the grassroots economy,” said the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
Ms. Anchalee Suwajitanon, Director-General of the Department of Agricultural Extension, said that the Department has tasked provincial agricultural offices with selecting farmers, agricultural organizations, and community enterprises under its promotion programs to participate in the project, offering a wide range of products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, processed agricultural products, food and household items, community products, and provincial specialties. The initiative aims to expand market access, bring agricultural products closer to consumers, and create additional income opportunities for farmers across participating communities.
Currently, 45 participating 7-Eleven stores in 26 provinces have joined the “7-Eleven Thais Help Thais Market” project, providing sales opportunities for farmers supported by the Department of Agricultural Extension. The project covers provinces across all regions of Thailand, including Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, Uthai Thani, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Rayong, Chonburi, Prachin Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Bueng Kan, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Lampang, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Chiang Rai, Phitsanulok, Phuket, Songkhla (Hat Yai), and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
We encourage consumers to support high-quality Thai agricultural products directly from farmers. Consumers can enjoy fresh, high-quality produce while helping distribute income to local communities and drive sustainable economic growth. Simply look for the ‘7-Eleven Thais Help Thais Market’ sign at participating 7-Eleven stores,” said the Director-General of the Department of Agricultural Extension.
Consumers can purchase agricultural products and community goods directly from local farmers from now through August 2026. The market operates every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at participating 7-Eleven stores nationwide.
Source: Agri-Business Promotion Group, Bureau of Agricultural Commodities Promotion and Management, Department of Agricultural Extension
