Get Ready to Register for Thai Chua Thai Plus: Those Who Havent Joined Yet, Dont Forget to Download Pao Tang

Prepare your fingers to register for 'Thai Chua Thai Plus,' where the government covers 60% and you pay 40%. Those who have never joined the program should not forget to download the 'Pao Tang' app and verify their identity in advance so they don't miss out on registering on 25 May 2026 GMT+7.

The latest update on the 'Thai Chua Thai Plus' program: Mr. Akniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, revealed details of the program. The Ministry of Finance has prepared plans to open registration for a measure to reduce citizens' living costs amid the energy crisis. The 'Khon La Khrueng Plus' program will be renamed 'Thai Chua Thai Plus.' Registration will open from 25 May 2026 GMT+7 onwards via the 'Pao Tang' application for 30 million people. Every citizen is eligible to receive 4,000 baht.

'Thai Chua Thai Plus' will be disbursed in two phases for citizens and state welfare cardholders.

The 'Thai Chua Thai Plus' project is divided into two stages to maintain continuous purchasing power stimulation, as follows:

• Phase 1 runs from June to July 2026, providing a total of 2,000 baht over two months, split into 1,000 baht per month. 
  / For those who have already received benefits from the 'Khon La Khrueng' program, the government will cover 60% and citizens pay 40%.
  / For state welfare cardholders (using existing data, approximately 13.25 million people), who previously received 300 baht, they will now receive an additional 700 baht, totaling 1,000 baht per month for two months. There is no co-payment condition; funds can be spent immediately.
  
  
• Phase 2 runs from August to September 2026, providing another 2,000 baht over two months, split into 1,000 baht per month. 
  / Those already in the 'Thai Chua Thai Plus' program will continue to receive 1,000 baht per month for two months, totaling 2,000 baht.
  / For state welfare cardholders, eligibility will be reassessed based on new registration criteria. Only those with an annual income below 100,000 baht will receive 300 baht per month plus an additional 700 baht from the government, totaling 1,000 baht per month for two months, summing to 2,000 baht.
  ** If state welfare cardholders do not meet the criteria, their entitlement will be adjusted to match regular individuals who use the 'Khon La Khrueng' spending through the 'Pao Tang' app. **

'Thai Chua Thai Plus' funds not used within the month will be revoked.

For the 'Thai Chua Thai Plus' money transferred by the government to eligible recipients and welfare cardholders, there is a condition that all funds must be spent within the month. Any unused amount of the 1,000 baht will not roll over to the next month.

Steps to register for 'Thai Chua Thai Plus' via 'Pao Tang'.

Registration methods for 'Thai Chua Thai Plus' via the 'Pao Tang' app are 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 'Khon La Khrueng' benefits before:

1. Update the 'Pao Tang' app to the latest version and activate G Wallet.

2. Open the 'Pao Tang' app and tap the 'Thai Chua Thai Plus' banner.

3. Accept the terms and conditions and confirm registration.

4. Registration results will be notified via 'Pao Tang' app notifications and SMS within three days.

5. Top up money into G Wallet before using the benefits.

For those who have previously received 'Khon La Khrueng' benefits:

1. Update the 'Pao Tang' app to the latest version and activate G Wallet.

2. Open the 'Pao Tang' app and tap the 'Thai Chua Thai Plus' banner.

3. Accept the terms and conditions and confirm registration.

4. Registration results will be notified via 'Pao Tang' app notifications.

5. Top up money into G Wallet before using the benefits.

'Thai Chua Thai Plus' identity verification methods via 'Pao Tang'.

For identity verification using a Krungthai NEXT account:

1. Log into Krungthai NEXT.

2. Enter your Krungthai NEXT PIN.

3. Tap the action button on the 'Pao Tang' app.

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

5. Set a PIN code.

6. Confirm the PIN code.

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

For identity verification using 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 damaged).

3. Set a PIN code.

4. Confirm the PIN code.

5. Enable facial recognition or fingerprint scanning.

6. Accept the 'Pao Tang' app terms of use (users must accept to proceed).

7. Display a screen for consent options the user has not previously answered (users may consent or decline).

8. While the system verifies user data, a message will appear on the card saying 'Verifying data.'

9. Upon successful registration, the Wallet card will be displayed as shown to allow users to apply for services.

When does 'Thai Chua Thai Plus' registration start?

The government has scheduled registration for the 'Thai Chua Thai Plus' program to open on 25 May 2026 GMT+7 via the 'Pao Tang' app. Spending through the program can begin on 1 June 2026 GMT+7.

Conditions for using 'Thai Chua Thai Plus' benefits:

1. Must be spent at participating stores.

2. Cannot be withdrawn as cash.

3. Benefits are non-transferable.

4. Must be spent within the month the benefit is granted.

Further updates will be reported in due course.