Latest update "Thai Chai Thai Plus" Preparing to open registration through the "Pao Tang" app, similar to "Khon La Khrueng Plus," within May 2026. Check conditions, eligibility criteria for participants, and how to use the benefits.
The latest update on the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" or "Thai Chai Thai Plus" project: Today, 24 Apr 2026, Mr. Akniti Nititanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, spoke about the progress of the Thai Chai Thai Plus project. He stated that registration is planned to begin in May and use to start in June, aligning with the Prime Minister’s policy to provide assistance. The policy may follow a 60:40 ratio, with the government covering 60% and citizens 40%, also assisting vulnerable groups who are exempt from contributing, while the general middle class can participate under the 60:40 scheme.
Mr. Akniti further explained that this will be a living cost relief through the Pao Tang application, as before, with everything remaining the same. When asked if the amount would be 1,000 baht per month, he said that was the initial plan.
Meanwhile, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who was present, said this is no longer "Khon La Khrueng" and that payments will be distributed gradually over four months.
Previously, Mr. Pradorn Prissanananthakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" or "Thai Chai Thai Plus" round will adjust the payment ratio from 50:50 (government 50%, people 50%) to 60:40 (government 60%, people 40%). Whether payments will be lump-sum or distributed over four months is still under consideration. Eligibility criteria remain the same as before.
For the previous round of "Khon La Khrueng Plus," participant eligibility criteria were as follows:
1. Must be a Thai national
2. 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 Oct 2025
5. Must not have been suspended or required to repay funds in government projects including (1) Khon La Khrueng phase 1, (2) phase 2, (3) phase 3, (4) phase 4, and (5) phase 5
For those who have "never" received benefits from the Khon La Khrueng phase 5 program (2022)
1. Update the Pao Tang app to the latest version and activate G Wallet
2. Open the Pao Tang app and tap the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" banner
3. Accept terms and conditions and confirm registration
4. Receive registration results via notification in the app and SMS (within 3 days)
5. Top up G Wallet before using the benefit
6. Use the benefit during government-specified periods, daily from 06:00 to 23:00
7. Check usage history and remaining balance in the Pao Tang app
For those who have "previously" received benefits from the Khon La Khrueng phase 5 program (2022)
1. Update the Pao Tang app to the latest version and activate G Wallet
2. Open the Pao Tang app and tap the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" banner
3. Accept terms and conditions and confirm registration
4. Receive registration results via notification in the app
5. Top up G Wallet before using the benefit
6. Use the benefit during government-specified periods (daily from 06:00 to 23:00)
7. Check usage history and remaining balance in the Pao Tang app
Verify identity at the gray Krungthai Bank ATM with buttons below the screen
Verify identity at the gray Krungthai Bank ATM without buttons below the screen
1. Tap the blue bar on the screen to select service (no ATM card needed)
2. Choose "Identity Verification / State Welfare Card"
3. Select Krungthai Bank identity verification
4. Press "Acknowledge and Certify" to confirm card ownership
5. Select "Consent" to disclose data and verify identity
6. Insert your ID card and press "OK"
7. Wait for data verification
8. Select "End identity verification transaction," take your ID card, and continue on the Pao Tang app
Reference: WebsiteKhonLaKhruengPlus.com