Consumers prepare to buy food at an outlet in Bang Kapi Market. The government's co-payment scheme has increased spending in the food and beverage sector.
The government's "Thais Help Thais Plus" co-payment scheme has helped to revive the economy and stimulate spending in the food and beverage sector, according to two online food delivery operators.GrabFood said orders from participating merchants exceeded 500 million baht within two weeks of the scheme being extended to food delivery services on June 15.
Bangkok recorded the highest number of food delivery orders under the scheme, followed by Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Khon Kaen and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Chantsuda Thananitayaudom, country head of Grab Thailand, said the response since mid-June has been overwhelmingly positive from consumers, food merchants and delivery drivers.
Merchant participation in the scheme via GrabFood increased by 40% compared with the co-payment scheme last year.
