Check for Confirmation: Has Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2 Registration Opened Amid Rumors of Government Approval?

Check carefully whether the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” Phase 2 registration has opened, after rumors circulated claiming the government approved the project, which are untrue.

On 18 Feb 2026, the fan pageAnti-Fake News Center Thailandposted that news spreading on social media claiming the government has approved the Khon La Khrueng Phase 2 program is false. The Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance, confirmed there has been no approval or implementation of the project yet, which could cause public confusion.

Citizens can verify information about the Khon La Khrueng program or government measures through the Ministry of Finance’s websitewww.mof.go.thor the Khon La Khrueng Plus project websitewww.คนละครึ่งพลัส.comwhich are the only official government sources.

Regarding progress of the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” Phase 2 program, which was previously stalled, following the 2026 election, unofficial results show that the Bhumjaithai Party led by Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul came in first, bringing renewed attention to the popular “Khon La Khrueng Plus” policy. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2 will definitely happen.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mr. Akniti Nitithanprapas revealed that preparations are underway to ready the system. Once the government is officially formed, the program can proceed immediately, maintaining the original principles of 2,000 baht for people outside the tax system and 2,400 baht for those within it. They are also considering whether to distribute funds simultaneously or prioritize those who missed out in the first round, along with the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) to encourage savings.

Reviewing the conditions of “Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2”,

the program is limited to 10 million rights, granting 2,000 baht per person, divided into two groups:

• One group includes those who never participated before and residents in flood-affected areas and provinces bordering Cambodia involved in conflicts, totaling 5 million rights.
• The other 5 million rights are for people who previously participated in the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” program.

It is expected that the 10 million eligible participants in Phase 2 will receive 2,000 baht each throughout the program.

Spending is allowed at participating stores from 06:00 to 23:00 via the G-Wallet in the “Pao Tang” app, and users do not have to spend the full 200 baht per day.

A look at the steps for “Khon La Khrueng Plus registration”:

1. Download the Pao Tang app and activate the G Wallet service.

2. Register for the benefit from 20 Oct to 26 Oct 2025, between 06:00 and 22:00.

3. Those who participated in Khon La Khrueng Phase 5 (2022) can check registration results via the Pao Tang app.

4. Those who never joined Khon La Khrueng Phase 5 (2022) can check registration results via SMS and the Pao Tang app.

5. Eligible individuals access the Pao Tang app and tap the Khon La Khrueng Plus banner to start spending from 29 Oct to 31 Dec 2025, between 06:00 and 23:00.

Eligibility criteria for registration:

• Must be a Thai national.
• Must be at least 16 years old on the registration date.
• Must have a national ID card.
• Must not hold a state welfare card according to the Ministry of Finance database as of 1 Oct 2025.
• Must not have had rights suspended or been required to repay funds from state projects, including Khon La Khrueng Phases 1 through 5.

However, currently, the Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2 program has neither been approved nor implemented as shared on social media. Further announcements will be made once the government clarifies the situation.