How to Use Funds from Thai Chuey Thai Plus Government Subsidy: Maximum 200 Baht Support, What Citizens Pay

"Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40" program Explaining how the funds are used: the government subsidizes up to 200 baht, how much do citizens pay? Don't forget to check which products are included in the program.

On 25 May 2026, reporters reported that the program "Thai Chuey Thai Plus" opened for citizens to claim their rights through the application "Pao Tang" The program aims to assist citizens affected by the energy crisis due to conflicts in the Middle East, easing expenses and maintaining purchasing power.(Registration for Thai Chuey Thai Plus is now open through the "Pao Tang" app for citizens to claim their rights.)

Timeline for "Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40)": Registration deadlines and usage periods.

• On 25 May 2026,

registration for citizens to join the program opened via the "Pao Tang" app from 06:00 to 22:00 daily.

• On 29 May 2026,

registration through the app closed.

• On 1 June 2026,

citizens can start using their rights under the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) program from 06:00 to 23:00 daily.

• On 15 June 2026,

food delivery rights become available, from 06:00 to 21:00 daily.

• On 30 September 2026,

the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) program ends.

Who is excluded from the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) program?

• State Welfare Card holders: Citizens holding State Welfare Cards cannot register for this program.
• Those suspended or required to repay funds in other government programs: Citizens suspended or required to refund money by the Fiscal Policy Office from government schemes including Khon La Khrueng phases 1 to 5 and Khon La Khrueng Plus are excluded.
• Those without smartphones: Most smartphone-less individuals are State Welfare Card holders, who receive 1,700 baht top-up plus an existing 300 baht, totaling 2,000 baht, and therefore are not eligible for Khon La Khrueng Plus.

How the "Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40" subsidy works:

For a 100 baht purchase,

• the government pays 60%, which is 60 baht,
• and the citizen pays 40%, which is 40 baht.

For a 200 baht purchase,

• the government pays 60%, which is 120 baht,
• and the citizen pays 40%, which is 80 baht.

For a 333 baht purchase,

• the government pays 60%, capped at 200 baht,
• and the citizen pays 40%, which is 133 baht.

If purchases exceed 333 baht, citizens must pay the excess through the "Pao Tang" app, since government support is capped at 200 baht per day or a maximum monthly limit of 1,000 baht per person, totaling 4,000 baht for the program duration. Unused monthly rights do not carry over; allowances reset on the 1st of each month.

Products participating in the Thai Chuey Thai Plus program:

• Restaurants
• Beverage shops
• Food delivery carts
• OTOP shops
• General merchandise
• Public transportation services

Products excluded from the Thai Chuey Thai Plus program:

• Massage shops
• Spas
• Nail salons
• Hair salons
• Lottery tickets
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tobacco products
• Gift vouchers
• Cash cards
• Other services involving advance payment for goods or services.

Users eligible for the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) program can use their rights from 1 June to 30 September 2026 (06:00 - 23:00), purchasing food, beverages, products, and services from participating stores.