Details of the “Thai Chuay Thai” program reveal recipients will receive 1,000 baht monthly for 4 months and must spend the amount within the month the benefit is granted. Registration opens in May, and spending starts in June through the Paotang app.
On 30 Apr 2026 GMT+7, reporters updated on the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” program, which is set to be renamed “Thai Chuay Thai.” Today, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul convened the economic team to urgently finalize the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” project guidelines for submission to the Cabinet next week, as the program will launch on 1 Jun 2026 GMT+7.
Before the meeting, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Pharadon Prisana-nantakul said the discussion would likely focus on the “Thai Chuay Thai” program, with clear directions expected. He anticipated the Cabinet would make a decision next week, so today's meeting was a preliminary discussion.
Additionally, Pharadon revealed the target groups eligible for the “Thai Chuay Thai” program initially comprise two parts: first, 13.2 million State Welfare Card holders; second, participants from the original “Khon La Khrueng” scheme. They are currently reviewing the numbers, which are expected to total over 30 million beneficiaries combined—13.2 million welfare card holders plus about 20 million existing program participants, possibly more.
Under the “Thai Chuay Thai” program, eligible individuals will receive financial support amounting to 4,000 baht. This is distributed as 1,000 baht per month over four months, expected to start from June to September 2026 GMT+7. Daily spending is capped at 100 baht, with the government covering 60% and the citizen paying 40%. Unused daily amounts can be carried over to the next day.
1. Must be a Thai national.
2. Must be at least 16 years old on the registration date.
3. Must hold a national ID card.
4. Must not have had their rights suspended or been required to refund money from previous government programs, including the various phases of the “Khon La Khrueng” program (Phases 1 to 5).
The “Thai Chuay Thai” program is expected to open registration in May 2026 GMT+7 through the “Paotang” app. Registration steps are as follows:
1. Download the Paotang app.
2. After installation, open the Paotang app.
3. Consent to data management and identity verification.
4. Prepare your ID card and take a photo of its front to verify your identity.
5. Check your ID number and enter your phone number to receive an OTP code.
6. Enter the six-digit OTP received on your phone.
7. Fill in your ID card information.
8. Choose a method to verify your identity.
1. Log in to Krungthai NEXT.
2. Enter your Krungthai NEXT PIN code.
3. Press the action button on the Paotang app.
4. Enter the OTP sent to the phone number linked to your Krungthai NEXT account.
5. Set your PIN code.
6. Confirm your PIN code (the Krungthai NEXT account must have the same ID card number as the Paotang app).
1. Prepare for facial scanning.
2. Scan your face (can be skipped if the phone lacks a camera or it is damaged).
3. Set your PIN code.
4. Confirm your PIN code.
5. Enable facial or fingerprint scanning features.
6. Agree to the Paotang app’s terms of use (mandatory for service access).
7. Display consent screens not previously answered (users may grant or withhold consent).
8. When verifying user information, a message will appear on the card stating “Verifying information.”
9. Upon successful registration, a wallet card will display as shown in the image, allowing you to apply for service use.
1. Must spend at participating stores in the program.
2. Cannot be withdrawn as cash.
3. Benefits are non-transferable to others.
4. Must be spent within the month the benefit is granted.