How to Download and Install the Pao Tang App to Register for Thai Chuey Thai Plus

How to download and install the app "Pao Tang" (Step-by-Step) Beginner’s guide to prepare for registration "Thai Chuey Thai Plus" With solutions if identity verification or face scan fails

After the Cabinet meeting approved the "Thai Chuey Thai Plus" project to overcome the crisis together, its purpose is to help citizens with the cost of living so that they can get through the cost-of-living crisis together. The project aims to assist and alleviate impacts for over 43 million people, divided into vulnerable groups through the State Welfare Card mechanism (the 'Poor Card') with 13.18 million people, and general citizens (without State Welfare Cards) with about 30 million rights holders.

The general public group is scheduled to register for the "Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40)" program through the Pao Tang app from 25 to 29 May 2026, between 06:00 and 22:00, with the following conditions:

Eligibility requirements for participants in the "Thai Chuey Thai Plus" program

• Must be a Thai national
• Must be at least 18 years old on the registration day
• Must have a national ID card
• Must not have had rights suspended or been required to refund money under state projects, including (1) Co-Payment Project Phase 1, (2) Phase 2, (3) Phase 3, (4) Phase 4, (5) Phase 5, and (6) Co-Payment Plus Project
• Must not have a State Welfare Card according to the Ministry of Finance database as of 18 May 2026

How to download and install the "Pao Tang" app (Step-by-Step)

To register for the "Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40)" project and use the benefits, applicants must use the Pao Tang app. The installation steps are as follows:

1. Open the APP Store, Google Play, or Play Store on a smartphone running Android version 10.0 or higher, or iOS version 15.0 or higher

2. Search for "Pao Tang" in the search bar

3. Select "GET" or "Install"

4. After installation, open the Pao Tang app

5. Consent to managing identity verification data

6. Prepare your national ID card

7. Take a photo of the front of the ID card for identity verification

8. Verify the ID card number and enter your phone number to receive an OTP code

9. Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your mobile phone

10. Fill in the ID card information

11. Choose your preferred method of identity verification

Identity verification methods on the "Pao Tang" app for beginners preparing to receive "Thai Chuey Thai Plus" benefits

• If verifying identity via Krungthai NEXT account

1. Log in to Krungthai NEXT

2. Enter your Krungthai NEXT PIN code

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 up a PIN code

6. Confirm the PIN code

*Customers must use a Krungthai NEXT account with the same ID card number as in the Pao Tang app

• If verifying identity by face scan

1. Prepare to scan your face

2. Scan your face *This step can be skipped if the phone lacks a camera or if it is damaged

3. Set a PIN code

4. Confirm the PIN code

5. Enable face scan or fingerprint scan system

6. Accept the terms and conditions of the Pao Tang app *Users must accept to use the service

7. The app will display screens for consent options that the user has not previously answered (consent can be given or withheld)

8. While the system verifies user information, a message will appear on the card stating "Verifying information"

9. Upon successful registration, a wallet card will appear to allow service subscription

What to do if identity verification on the "Pao Tang" app fails

For those registering for "Thai Chuey Thai Plus" who fail identity verification on the Pao Tang app, they can verify their identity at the gray ATM machines of Krungthai Bank as follows:

"Thai Chuey Thai Plus" identity verification at Krungthai Bank ATM with bottom buttons on the screen

1. Touch the blue bar area on the screen to select a service (no ATM card needed)
2. Select "Identity verification/Welfare rights"
3. Select "Krungthai Bank identity verification"
4. Press the "Acknowledge and certify" button to confirm the cardholder's identity
5. Select "Consent"
6. Insert your national ID card and press "Next"
7. Wait for the system to verify your information
8. Select "End identity verification transaction," take your ID card, and continue on the Pao Tang app

"Thai Chuey Thai Plus" identity verification at Krungthai Bank ATM with bottom buttons on the screen

1. Select the menu "Transaction with ID card" (no ATM card needed)
2. Select "Identity verification service"
3. Press the "Acknowledge and certify" button to confirm the cardholder's identity
4. Select "Consent"
5. Press "Next"
6. Insert your national ID card and press "OK"
7. Wait for the system to verify your information
8. Select "End identity verification transaction," take your ID card, and continue on the Pao Tang app

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