Latest Update on Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2: Registration and Identity Verification Methods for Receiving Funds via Pao Tang App

Update "Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2" Registration method via the app "Pao Tang" Identity verification and preparation to receive spending funds of 2,000 and 2,400 baht through Khon La Khrueng

Project progress "Khon La Khrueng Phase 2" is highly anticipated by many as it returns to play a role in stimulating Thailand’s economy again in the short term, following great success in the previous round. Meanwhile, “Anutin Charnvirakul” has confirmed that Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2 will definitely happen.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, revealed that the Khon La Khrueng Plus project must have its system ready for operation, and once the government is officially formed, it can proceed immediately. The original principles remain: 2,000 baht for those outside the tax system and 2,400 baht for those within the tax system. They are also considering whether to distribute funds simultaneously or first to those missed in the first round, and promoting Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) to encourage savings.

Review of registration conditions for "Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2"

Regarding registration conditions, the "Khon La Khrueng" program in the previous phase set the eligibility criteria as follows:

• Must be a Thai national,
• Be at least 16 years old on the registration date,
• Have a national ID card,
• Not hold a state welfare card according to the Ministry of Finance database as of 1 October 2025 GMT+7,
• Not be suspended or required to repay funds from state projects including: (1) Khon La Khrueng (2) Khon La Khrueng Phase 2 (3) Khon La Khrueng Phase 3 (4) Khon La Khrueng Phase 4 and (5) Khon La Khrueng Phase 5.

The group eligible for 2,400 baht

includes individuals who filed personal income tax returns for general income earners (Form Por Ngor Dor 90), wage earners under Section 40(1) of the Revenue Code (Form Por Ngor Dor 91), or those eligible for reduced personal income tax rates (Form Por Ngor Dor 95) for the 2024 tax year, based on the Revenue Department database as of 30 June 2025 GMT+7.

The group eligible for 2,000 baht

includes individuals who did not file the above personal income tax returns.

How to register for "Khon La Khrueng Plus" and steps to use the benefits

Registration via the Pao Tang app is divided into two groups: those who have never received Khon La Khrueng benefits and those who have. The steps are as follows:

For those who "have never" received benefits from Khon La Khrueng 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 banner "Khon La Khrueng Plus Project."

3. Accept the terms and conditions and confirm registration.

4. Receive registration result notifications via the Pao Tang app and SMS (within 3 days).

5. Top up G Wallet before starting to use the benefits.

For those who "have" received benefits from Khon La Khrueng 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 banner "Khon La Khrueng Plus Project."

3. Accept the terms and conditions and confirm registration.

4. Receive registration result notifications via the Pao Tang app.

5. Top up G Wallet before starting to use the benefits.

Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2 identity verification method via "Pao Tang"

For identity verification via Krungthai NEXT account

1. Log into Krungthai NEXT.

2. Enter your Krungthai NEXT PIN.

3. Press the proceed button on the Pao Tang app.

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

5. Set your PIN code.

6. Confirm the PIN code.

Applicants must use a Krungthai NEXT account with the same national ID number as in the Pao Tang app.

For identity verification via facial scanning

1. Prepare to scan your face.

2. Scan your face (this step can be skipped if the phone has no camera or it is broken).

3. Set your PIN code.

4. Confirm the PIN code.

5. Enable face or fingerprint scanning features.

6. Accept the Pao Tang app terms of use (mandatory for service applicants).

7. Display consent screens only for the consents not previously answered (users can give or deny consent).

8. During user data verification, a message "Verifying information" appears on the card.

9. Upon successful registration, a Wallet card as shown will display to allow service subscription.

However, Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2 still awaits final confirmation from the government. Further details or progress will be reported accordingly.

Timeline: When will Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2 begin?

According to the government formation timeline, “Anutin Charnvirakul” after the 8 February 2026 election, the forecast is as follows:

• 8 Feb: General election for MPs.
• By 9 April: Election Commission certifies 95% of MPs.
• 10-16 April: New MPs report for duty.
• By mid-March 2026, within 15 days after Election Commission certifies 95% of MPs and enough MPs report, the Prime Minister will request the King to open parliament. The next day, parliament will convene to elect the Speaker and two Deputy Speakers.
• Late March - early April 2026: Vote to select the Prime Minister.
• April 2026: The Prime Minister appoints the new Cabinet and submits the list to the King before the oath-taking ceremony and policy address to parliament.
• Mid-April to May 2026: The new government delivers its policy to parliament, and Anutin's second Cabinet begins duties.

However, for Khon La Khrueng Plus Phase 2, final confirmation from the government is still pending. Any further details or progress will be reported in due course.