The government warns the public not to trust criminals who exploit the situation by sending SMS links encouraging people to add friends on LINE to fraudulently register for the “Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40)” program. It emphasizes that registration is only valid through the “Pao Tang” app.
On 25 May 2026, Ms. Ploythele Laksamee Sangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, disclosed that the government has set the registration period for the general public to apply for the “Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40)” program via the “Pao Tang” app, starting from 25 May to 29 May 2026 (06:00 to 22:00) or until the 30 million entitlements are fully allocated, whichever comes first.
The government reiterates a warning to the public not to fall for criminals exploiting this opportunity by creating fake pages, sending SMS, or chatting messages claiming to open registration for the “Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40)” program to trick people into clicking links and submitting personal information. The public is urged to be cautious and verify carefully, as the program only accepts registrations through the “Pao Tang” application.
Ms. Ploythele said that if anyone receives messages urging them to quickly register, click links, add personal LINE friends, or claiming the entitlement will expire soon, they should be suspicious of scams by criminals. To protect personal data and assets, she recommends the following measures to guard against fake news.
1. Do not click links from suspicious SMS or messages – government programs do not send registration links via messages.
2. Do not trust unofficial social media pages or accounts – check for verified marks (✔ Verified) and genuine followers. Correct registration can only be done through the “Pao Tang” and “Thung Ngern” apps.
3. Do not share personal information with anyone – such as ID numbers, birthdates, PINs, OTPs, or bank account details.
4. Do not trust phone calls claiming to be from officials – government agencies and banks do not request OTPs or ask for money transfers by phone.
5. Always verify information – if in doubt, contact the relevant agency directly. Do not share information from rumors or unreliable pages.
"If you are deceived or notice suspicious activity, report online at thaipoliceonline.go.th or call the AOC hotline 1441, available 24 hours. The public is urged to use discretion when receiving news, verify facts, and check information only from official government sources," she said.