"Co-Payment Plus Phase 2" update. Latest update on how to register via "Pao Tang" for those who have never received the benefit before. Checkthe conditionsand qualifications for those eligible to receive 2,400 baht.
Update on the progress of the project "Co-Payment Plus" which is one of the flagship policies of the Bhumjaithai Party. After the Election Commission (EC) gradually released unofficial results of the 2026 election, the Bhumjaithai Party led by Anutin Charnvirakul ranked first.
This has made the movement of the "Co-Payment Phase 2" a focal point that many are closely watching and eagerly awaiting as it is expected to once again play a role in stimulating Thailand's short-term economy after great success in the previous round. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that Co-Payment Plus Phase 2 is definitely coming.
Previously, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas revealed the progress of Co-Payment Plus, stating that systems must be prepared so that once the government is official, implementation can begin immediately, following the original principles. 2,000 baht for those not in the tax system and 2,400 baht for those registered in the tax system. Also considering whether to distribute simultaneously or first to those who missed out in the first round, as well as the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) to encourage savings, among others.
However, for previous "Co-Payment" registrations, the conditions and qualifications for eligible registrants were as follows:
1. Must be a Thai national.
2. Must be at least 16 years old on the registration date.
3. Must possess a national ID card.
4. Must not hold a state welfare card according to the Ministry of Finance database as of 1 October 2025.
5. Must not have had rights suspended or been asked to repay funds under state projects, including (1) Co-Payment Phase 1, (2) Co-Payment Phase 2, (3) Co-Payment Phase 3, (4) Co-Payment Phase 4, and (5) Co-Payment Phase 5.
includes individuals who have filed personal income tax returns under the general income category (Form Por Ngor Dor 90), income from labor under Section 40(1) of the Revenue Code (Form Por Ngor Dor 91), or reduced tax rate returns (Form Por Ngor Dor 95) for the 2024 tax year according to the Revenue Department database as of 30 June 2025.
includes individuals who have not filed the above personal income tax returns.
Regarding the government formation timeline, following the 8 February 2026 election, Anutin Charnvirakul's party is expected to proceed as follows:
In simple terms, those waiting to use "Co-Payment Plus Phase 2" funds might be able to start spending in June or later.
It is expected that the registration method for "Co-Payment Plus Phase 2" or the new round willbe similar to before,requiring registration through the Pao Tang app with these simple steps:
1. Download the Pao Tang app and activate the G Wallet service.
2. Tap to register for the benefit as specified in the program (previous round allowed registration daily from 06:00 to 22:00 or until full).
3. Wait for the system to notify the "registration result."
4. Those who participated in Co-Payment Phase 5 (2022) can check registration results via the Pao Tang app.
5. Those who never participated in Co-Payment Phase 5 (2022) can check registration results via SMS and the Pao Tang app.
Looking back at the registration method for Co-Payment Plus via the Pao Tang app, the process is divided into two groups: those who have never received benefits and those who have, with steps as follows.
For those who have "never" received benefits from Co-Payment Phase 5 (2022):
1. Update the Pao Tang app to the latest version and activate G Wallet.
2. Open the Pao Tang app and tap the "Co-Payment Plus Program" banner.
3. Accept the terms and conditions and confirm registration.
4. Receive registration results via notifications on the Pao Tang app and SMS (within 3 days).
5. Top up the G Wallet before starting to use the benefit.
6. Use the benefit from 29 October to 31 December 2025, between 06:00 and 23:00.
7. Check the usage and remaining balance on the Pao Tang app.
For those who have "previously" received benefits from Co-Payment Phase 5 (2022):
1. Update the Pao Tang app to the latest version and activate G Wallet.
2. Open the Pao Tang app and tap the "Co-Payment Plus Program" banner.
3. Accept the terms and conditions and confirm registration.
4. Receive registration results via notifications on the Pao Tang app.
5. Top up the G Wallet before starting to use the benefit.
6. Use the benefit from 29 October to 31 December 2025, between 06:00 and 23:00.
7. Check the usage and remaining balance on the Pao Tang app.
However, for Co-Payment Plus Phase 2, final details are still pending government confirmation. Further updates will be reported as available.
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