I was searching the answer to the same question above cause my husband has the same problem on his suits. I could not find any proper solution on English website but several Japanese websites say that it is not because of the thick thighs but the REAL reason is because the crotch area was moistured due to the sweat, that eventually damages the textile which leads to the worn down in that area.
The solution is to put a piece of thin cloth (which absorve the sweat but also dry it out at the same time) from the inside of the trousers. Unfortunately there is no specific clothes sold in UK where I am living... Look at the website below even if you don't understand language. The photos show how to extend the life of trousers by preventing the worn-down when you purchase your trousers. (http://www.e-tsukuda.com/angelg.html)
LaLaLand
November 2010