Report PM Paetongtarn Turns Fruit Vendor on TikTok to Celebrate Thai Produce

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has taken to TikTok in a delightful move to promote Thai fruits, donning the role of a fruit vendor for the day.

 

Her TikTok video, designed to encourage locals to embrace home-grown produce, highlighted the global appeal of the nation's beloved mangoes. With her infectious enthusiasm, the Premier urged people to choose local, emphasizing that these delicious treats fetch a higher price when bought overseas.

 

In a bid to boost the agricultural sector, Ms Paetongtarn noted this year's weather conditions have been favourable, resulting in a 15% surge in fruit production from last year. As part of her campaign, she also announced government plans to launch the Thai Fruits Festival.

 

This nationwide initiative will feature cooking competitions, expand online sales channels, and include fruit donations in community projects, along with enhancing support for quality fruit processing.

 

Additionally, the government is proceeding at full tilt to negotiate free trade agreements to ramp up fruit exports.

 

Plans are underway to showcase Thailand's produce on an international stage, boosting recognition and demand. Emphasizing the exceptional quality and flavour of Thai fruits, the Prime Minister rallied public support, stressing how this boosts local agriculture and fortifies community strength.

 

Thai fruits, praised for their unique flavours and export abilities, offer a promising avenue for growth. With initiatives aimed at increasing production and international presence, the government is keen to leverage agricultural bounty as a source of national pride and economic prosperity.

 

This recent TikTok escapade by PM Paetongtarn underlines the significance of local support in driving the country's fruit sector forward.

 

The Prime Minister's playful TikTok escapade has truly shone a spotlight on Thailand's precious agricultural gems. By championing local fruits, the initiative aims to energize the nation’s economy and advocates a grassroots approach to fostering community wellbeing and agricultural success.

 

 

@ingshin21 ปีนี้ผลไม้ไทยมีผลผลิตเพิ่มขึ้น 15% นับเป็นโอกาสสำคัญที่เราจะช่วยกันส่งเสริมผลไม้ไทยให้เข้าถึงผู้บริโภคมากขึ้นค่ะ 🍉🥭🍎ขอเชิญชวนทุกท่านนะคะ อุดหนุนผลไม้ไทยในฤดูกาลสนับสนุนเกษตรกรไทยค่ะ #ผลไม้ไทย #ThaiFruitsFestival #แพทองธารชินวัตร ♬ original sound - ingshin21

 

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-05-15

 

 

[JimHuaHin]

Nice new job; will dad be helping out?

[JoePai]

Well she should be able to manage that at least !

[ikke1959]

She is good for this job... better than going to Dubai to talk with Trump... Maybe already looking for a new job

[Artisi]

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

Well she should be able to manage that at least !

Maybe 

[FlorC]

On 5/15/2025 at 4:50 AM, webfact said:

With her infectious enthusiasm, the Premier urged people to choose local, emphasizing that these delicious treats fetch a higher price when bought overseas.

Maybe it's me , but when I read this , it seems people better not choose local , because they can sell them overseas for a higher price.

[klauskunkel]

On 5/15/2025 at 4:50 AM, webfact said:

Her TikTok video, designed to encourage locals to embrace home-grown produce

Her TikTok video, designed to deflect from her father's hospital stay scandal

[hotchilli]

On 5/15/2025 at 8:01 AM, JimHuaHin said:

Nice new job; will dad be helping out?

Nah, he's got a dodgy shoulder.... lifting that fruit and doing an honest days work wouldn't go down well with his consultants.

[thesetat]

On 5/15/2025 at 4:50 AM, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has taken to TikTok in a delightful move to promote Thai fruits, donning the role of a fruit vendor for the day.

 

Her TikTok video, designed to encourage locals to embrace home-grown produce, highlighted the global appeal of the nation's beloved mangoes. With her infectious enthusiasm, the Premier urged people to choose local, emphasizing that these delicious treats fetch a higher price when bought overseas.

 

In a bid to boost the agricultural sector, Ms Paetongtarn noted this year's weather conditions have been favourable, resulting in a 15% surge in fruit production from last year. As part of her campaign, she also announced government plans to launch the Thai Fruits Festival.

 

This nationwide initiative will feature cooking competitions, expand online sales channels, and include fruit donations in community projects, along with enhancing support for quality fruit processing.

 

Additionally, the government is proceeding at full tilt to negotiate free trade agreements to ramp up fruit exports.

 

Plans are underway to showcase Thailand's produce on an international stage, boosting recognition and demand. Emphasizing the exceptional quality and flavour of Thai fruits, the Prime Minister rallied public support, stressing how this boosts local agriculture and fortifies community strength.

 

Thai fruits, praised for their unique flavours and export abilities, offer a promising avenue for growth. With initiatives aimed at increasing production and international presence, the government is keen to leverage agricultural bounty as a source of national pride and economic prosperity.

 

This recent TikTok escapade by PM Paetongtarn underlines the significance of local support in driving the country's fruit sector forward.

 

The Prime Minister's playful TikTok escapade has truly shone a spotlight on Thailand's precious agricultural gems. By championing local fruits, the initiative aims to energize the nation’s economy and advocates a grassroots approach to fostering community wellbeing and agricultural success.

 

 

Watch on TikTok

 

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-05-15

 

 

WOW! what a promo stunt. Go to a vendor and smile for photos then have the news report she is acting as a vendor? Who would approach to buy anything with all those government workers and police guiding her every move? 

I hope the Thais see it for what it is. 

[MalcolmB]

Gee a lot of negativity towards this woman by the grumpy old men on the forum.

Much happier place under her than Trump, Starmer or Prayut.

 

And she makes a fair point, we are spoiled for good quality cheap fruit in Thailand.

We are lucky.

[Grumpy one]

It's good she is getting hands on training for her next job

[PETERTHEEATER]

Are those table tennis bats in the picture the Thai eqivalent of a crucifix against a vampire?

[AustinRacing]

Make Fruitcake next.