
A collection of buffet shabu, grill, and Japanese restaurants participating in the 2026 Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40 program. Check starting prices and popular locations; enjoy great value by paying only 40% yourself via the Paotang app.
According to the government's 2026 economic stimulus plan, a project has been approvedcalled “Thai Chuey Thai Plus”in a co-pay 60/40 format, where the government subsidizes 60% of food costs (up to 200 baht per day and capped at 1,000 baht per person per month), while consumers pay only 40%. Payments can be conveniently made via the“Paotang”application quickly and easily.
For buffet lovers,shabu enthusiasts,and fans of grill and Japanese cuisine, this is a great chance to enjoy delicious meals at affordable prices. Recent checks show many popular sukiyaki, shabu, grill, and Japanese restaurants actively participating in the program.
Based on a survey of registered merchants, several well-known buffet shabu, sukiyaki, grill, and Japanese brands have confirmed participation and are ready to serve customers. Details on prices and locations are as follows:
A family-favorite shabu and grill restaurant themed around dinosaurs. Signature dishes include marinated pork in Dino sauce and rich Dino black broth.
Sukibuffetaffordable prices, popular among youth and workers. Offers fresh food lines including beef, pork belly, chuck eye roll, fish, and shrimp.
Abuffetpremium Japanese restaurant featuring Kansai-style sukiyaki paired with thick, full-flavored salmon sashimi.
Abuffetoffering sushi, sashimi, shabu, and grill with a special promotion in cooperation with the government program.
Participating branches:
A homemade-style shabu restaurant with original recipes, selecting quality ingredients, located conveniently in the old town commercial area.
A shabu and grill restaurant certified halal, with a contemporary café atmosphere catering to Muslim families and others seeking privacy.
Besides shabu and sukiyaki, this project also covers many popular grill, mookata (Thai-style barbecue), and grilled seafood restaurants that accept payment via the Paotang app, including:
| List of restaurants | Starting price (baht) | Location / address | Opening hours |
| Yang Nuer Rama 4 | 258 | Rama 4, Bangkok | 16:00 - 24:00 |
| Hana Korean BBQ Bearing-Lasalle | 219 | Bearing-Lasalle area | 16:00 - 23:30 |
| Butter X Bigbeef | 389 | Kamphaeng Phet 7 Road (Pat 25 Station) | 15:00 - 23:00 |
| Tid Koh Grilled Seafood | 568 | Khlong 5, Pathum Thani Province; Theparak Intersection, Samut Prakan Province | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Apa Grilled Seafood Kingkaew | 469 | Kingkaew, Samut Prakan Province | 16:00 - 23:00 |
According to the guidelines of the“Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40”program, consumers should check usage conditions to protect their benefits as follows:
Those wishing to use the benefit are advised to check the status of thePaotangapp and preload the 40% payment portion beforehand for smooth and quick billing at the restaurant.