Registration for Co-Payment Phase 2: Anutin Confirms Its Coming—Check Conditions to Receive 2,000 Baht

The latest update on the Co-Payment Phase 2 project: Anutin confirms it is definitely coming, with a 'buy 1 bowl of noodles, get 2 bowls' offer. Check which groups are eligible to receive 2,000 to 2,400 baht to spend through the Paotang app.

Progress of the project “Co-Payment Plus” Phase 2 Recently, after being halted due to the 2025 Royal Decree dissolving the parliament on 12 Dec 2025, Anutin Charnvirakul's government changed to a "caretaker government."

But from the “2026 Election” on 8 Feb 2026, when the Election Commission (EC) began unofficially releasing vote counts, it appeared that the leading party was Bhumjaithai Party of “Anutin Charnvirakul.” This caused the “Co-Payment Plus” Phase 2 program, which had been paused, to become a topic of discussion again.

Later, Mr. Aeknithi Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, revealed short-term economic stimulus measures including Co-Payment Plus. He said systems must be prepared to proceed once the official government is formed, enabling immediate implementation. The principle remains: 2,000 baht for those outside the tax system and 2,400 baht for those within it. They are also considering whether to distribute funds simultaneously or first to those missed in the initial round, as well as promoting the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) to encourage savings.

Meanwhile, recently Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul rode on a parade truck to thank the public after launching the Chinese New Year event in Nakhon Sawan. Passing a boat noodle shop, Anutin urged people to enjoy their noodles and confirmed the Co-Payment Plus program will definitely return, offering 'buy 1 bowl, get 2 bowls.'

Conditions for registering for “Co-Payment Plus Phase 2”

However, reviewing the conditions of the “Co-Payment Plus Phase 2” program shows it is limited to 10 million rights holders, each receiving 2,000 baht. The recipients are divided into two groups as follows:

• One group includes those who never participated in the program and those in flood-affected areas and provinces along the border with Cambodia, totaling 5 million rights.
• The other group consists of 5 million people who previously participated in the “Co-Payment Plus” program.

It is expected that the 10 million rights holders in the “Co-Payment Plus Phase 2” program will receive a total assistance amount of 2,000 baht each throughout the program.

They can spend at participating stores between 06:00 and 23:00 via the G-Wallet in the “Paotang” app, with no requirement to use the full 200 baht per day.

How to download the “Paotang” application

However, eligible individuals should remember to download the “Paotang” app and complete identity verification to prepare to receive the “Co-Payment Plus” benefit. To download the “Paotang”

app, follow these steps:

• 1. Open the App Store or Google Play (Play Store), supporting Android 9.0 or higher and iPhone with iOS 15.0 or higher.For iOS users -
• click here.For Android users -

click here.

2. Search for “Paotang” in the search bar.

3. Select “GET” or “Install.”

4. After installation, open the Paotang app.

5. Consent to the management of identity verification data.

6. Prepare your ID card.

7. Take a photo of the front of your ID card to verify identity.

8. Check your ID number and enter your phone number to receive an OTP code.

9. Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your phone.

10. Fill in ID card information.

11. Choose a method to verify your identity.

If verifying via Krungthai NEXT account:

1. Log into Krungthai NEXT.

2. Enter your Krungthai NEXT PIN.

3. Confirm operation on the Paotang app.

4. Enter OTP sent to the phone number linked to Krungthai NEXT.

5. Set a PIN.

6. Confirm the PIN.

Applicants must use a Krungthai NEXT account with the same ID number as registered in the Paotang app.

If verifying by facial scan:

1. Prepare to scan your face.

2. Scan your face (can skip if phone has no camera or it is damaged).

3. Set a PIN.

4. Confirm the PIN.

5. Enable face or fingerprint recognition.

6. Accept the terms of use for the Paotang app (applicants must accept).

7. The app will display screens to seek consent that the user has not previously responded to (responses can be consent or refusal).

8. While verifying user data, a message on the card will say "Verifying data."

9. Upon successful registration, a wallet card will display as shown, enabling service subscription.

• How to register for Co-Payment Plus (for those who have not registered for Phase 1 benefits):
• Download the Paotang app and activate G Wallet.
• Tap to register for benefits via the Paotang app.
• Check registration results via the Paotang app.
• Those who have never joined the Co-Payment Plus program can check registration results via SMS and the Paotang app.

Tap the Co-Payment Plus banner to start spending.

1. How to register for the Paotang app if you have never used it before:
2. Download and install the Paotang app.
3. Open the Paotang app.
4. During registration, turn off Wi-Fi.
5. Consent and confirm acceptance of the KYC (Know Your Customer) personal data management terms.
6. Consent for the Paotang app to verify your phone number.
7. Begin by entering your ID card number and mobile phone number.
8. Wait for and enter the OTP code sent to your registered phone.
9. Fill in personal information or select the tab to autofill using the ThaiD app.
10. Prepare to scan your face, moving it inside the circle as instructed.
11. Set and confirm your PIN.
12. Accept the terms and conditions for using the Paotang app.
13. Enter your PIN again to access the Paotang app.
14. Consent to personal data management under PDPA.
15. Arrive at the main Paotang screen.

Paotang identity verification via Krungthai Bank ATM (gray ATM) with a screen that has bottom buttons:

1. Select the “Transaction with ID card” menu (no ATM card needed).
2. Select “Identity verification service.”
3. Press “Acknowledge and Confirm” to verify ownership of the ID card.
4. Select “Consent” to disclose information and verify identity.
5. Press the “Next” button.
6. Insert your ID card and press “OK.”
7. Wait for data verification.
8. Select “Finish identity verification,” remove your ID card, and continue on the Paotang app.

Paotang identity verification via Krungthai Bank ATM (gray ATM) with a screen without bottom buttons:

1. Tap the blue bar on the screen to select a service (no ATM card needed).
2. Select “Verify identity / State welfare card.”
3. Choose Krungthai Bank identity verification.
4. Press “Acknowledge and Confirm” to verify ID card ownership.
5. Select “Consent” to disclose information and verify identity.
6. Insert your ID card and press “OK.”
7. Wait for data verification.
8. Select “Finish identity verification,” remove your ID card, and continue on the Paotang app.

Reference:Co-Payment Plus