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How to Register for “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” and Download the Paotang App to Receive 4,000 Baht

Society14 May 2026 11:37 GMT+7

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How to Register for “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” and Download the Paotang App to Receive 4,000 Baht

Instructions for downloading the “Paotang” app to register for “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” starting 25 May, to receive total assistance of 4,000 baht with half-price spending: the government pays 60%, citizens pay 40%. Tags: [government assistance, mobile app, financial aid, Thailand]

Progress on the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” program, where the government pays 60% and citizens pay 40% to ease living costs. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Akniti Nitithanprapas said the process awaits the loan regulation from the project screening committee chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Finance Ministry. Afterwards, agencies will submit projects matching the objectives to help resolve livelihood crises and support citizens. The regulation will be expedited before submission to the Cabinet on 19 May 2026 GMT+7.Tags: [government policy, financial support, Ministry of Finance, Thailand]

When to register for “Thai Chuay Thai Plus”Tags: [registration, program schedule]

Registration for “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” opens from 25 May onward via the “Paotang” application for 30 million people. Every citizen is eligible to receive 4,000 baht.Tags: [registration, eligibility, financial aid]

“Thai Chuay Thai Plus” payment divided into 2 phasesTags: [payment schedule, financial aid]

Regarding the projectTags: [project introduction] “Thai Chuay Thai Plus”Tags: [program name] The project is divided into 2 phases to sustain purchasing power stimulation, as follows:Tags: [project phases, economic stimulus]

  • Phase 1, June to July 2026, total 2,000 baht over 2 months, split as 1,000 baht per month.Tags: [phase 1, financial aid]
    - Those eligible under the half-price scheme: government covers 60%, citizens pay 40%.Tags: [half-price scheme, government support]
    - State welfare card holders (about 13.25 million people from existing data) previously received 300 baht; now receive an additional 700 baht, totaling 1,000 baht per month for 2 months, with no co-payment required, usable immediately.Tags: [welfare card, additional aid, financial support]
  • Phase 2, August to September, total 2,000 baht over 2 months, split as 1,000 baht per month.Tags: [phase 2, financial aid]
    - Participants in “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” will receive a continuation of 1,000 baht per month for 2 months, totaling 2,000 baht.Tags: [continuation, financial aid]
    - State welfare card holders must undergo eligibility verification with new registration criteria showing annual income below 100,000 baht to qualify for 300 baht monthly plus an additional 700 baht from the government, totaling 1,000 baht monthly for 2 months, totaling 2,000 baht.Tags: [eligibility verification, welfare card, income criteria]
    ** If state welfare card holders fail the criteria, their benefits will be adjusted to match general individuals under the half-price scheme using the “Paotang” app **Tags: [benefit adjustment, eligibility]

Steps to register for “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” via the “Paotang” appTags: [registration process, mobile app]

How to registerTags: [registration instructions] “Thai Chuay Thai Plus”Tags: [program name] Registration via the “Paotang” app is divided into two groups: those who have never received half-price scheme benefits and those who have. The steps are as follows:Tags: [registration groups, instructions]

For those who have never received half-price scheme benefits beforeTags: [new applicants]

1. Update the “Paotang” app to the latest version and activate G Wallet.Tags: [app update, wallet activation]

2. Open the “Paotang” app and tap the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” banner.Tags: [app navigation]

3. Accept terms and conditions and confirm registration.Tags: [terms acceptance, registration confirmation]

4. Registration results will be notified via the “Paotang” app notification and SMS within 3 days.Tags: [notification, registration status]

5. Top up G Wallet before using the benefits.Tags: [wallet top-up, usage preparation]

For those who have previously received half-price scheme benefitsTags: [existing beneficiaries]

1. Update the “Paotang” app to the latest version and activate G Wallet.Tags: [app update, wallet activation]

2. Open the “Paotang” app and tap the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” banner.Tags: [app navigation]

3. Accept terms and conditions and confirm registration.Tags: [terms acceptance, registration confirmation]

4. Registration results will be notified via the “Paotang” app notification.Tags: [notification, registration status]

5. Top up G Wallet before using the benefits.Tags: [wallet top-up, usage preparation]

“Thai Chuay Thai Plus” identity verification method via “Paotang”Tags: [identity verification, app usage]

In case of verification using Krungthai NEXT accountTags: [verification method, bank account]


1. Log in to Krungthai NEXT.Tags: [login step]

2. Enter Krungthai NEXT PIN.Tags: [security step]

3. Tap proceed button in the “Paotang” app.Tags: [app interaction]

4. Enter OTP (sent to the phone number linked to Krungthai NEXT).Tags: [OTP verification]

5. Set PIN code.Tags: [PIN setup]

6. Confirm PIN code.Tags: [PIN confirmation]

Applicants must use a Krungthai NEXT account with the same ID number as registered in the “Paotang” app.Tags: [account matching, identity verification]

In case of verification via facial scanTags: [verification method, biometric]

1. Prepare for facial scan.Tags: [facial scan preparation]

2. Perform facial scan (can skip if the phone has no or faulty camera).Tags: [facial scan, optional step]

3. Set PIN code.Tags: [PIN setup]

4. Confirm PIN code.Tags: [PIN confirmation]

5. Enable facial or fingerprint scan system.Tags: [biometric activation]

6. Accept terms of use for the “Paotang” app (mandatory for service use).Tags: [terms acceptance]

7. Display consent screen only for terms the user has not yet responded to (users may agree or decline).Tags: [user consent]

8. While the system verifies user data, a message will show on the card stating “Verifying information.”Tags: [verification process]

9. If registration is successful, the Wallet card will appear as shown, allowing service subscription.Tags: [successful registration, app interface]

Check registration eligibility forTags: [eligibility check] “Thai Chuay Thai Plus”Tags: [program name]

For those who have registered and entered theTags: [registration status] “Thai Chuay Thai Plus”Tags: [program name] via the Paotang app, after system verification of qualifications, registration results will be notified through notifications on the app.Tags: [verification, notification] “Paotang”Tags: [app name]

Conditions for using “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” benefitsTags: [usage conditions]

1. Spending must be at participating stores.Tags: [spending conditions]

2. Cannot be withdrawn as cash.Tags: [cash withdrawal restriction]

3. Benefits cannot be transferred to others.Tags: [non-transferability]

4. Must be spent within the month the benefits are received.Tags: [usage timeframe]

Further updates will be reported.Tags: [updates, future information]




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