Who Qualifies for the “Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40” Program? Is It for Everyone? How to Use It—Check Here

Complete summary of the “Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40” program: who qualifies, whether everyone is eligible, and how to use it—check now.  The title contains no ambiguity.

The “Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40” program. The program aims to alleviate the public's living expenses with a budget of 175.7 billion baht from the 400 billion baht emergency loan decree. Ekniti Nitithanprapas. The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, who leads the project, revealed that 43 million people are eligible, divided into 13.18 million state welfare cardholders and 30 million general public registering for the 60/40 benefit.

Each beneficiary will receive 1,000 baht per month for 4 months, totaling 4,000 baht from 1 June to 30 September 2026. Welfare cardholders do not need to re-register, but the general public seeking the 60/40 benefit must register via the Krungthai Bank’s Pao Tang app.

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The program is divided into two main groups.

• The vulnerable group: 13.18 million people.
  State welfare cardholders receive an additional 1,000 baht per month for 4 months, totaling 4,000 baht.
  Funds are automatically transferred to the card with no need for re-registration.
  
  
• The general public group: 30 million entitlements.
  The government pays 60%, and the public pays 40%.
  Funds can be used to purchase goods and services, with a maximum total limit of 4,000 baht throughout the program.
  Everyone must register anew.
  
  

  Registrant qualifications.

• Must be Thai nationals aged 18 or older.
• Must have a national ID card.
• Must not hold a state welfare card as of 18 May 2026.
• Must never have been disqualified or required to repay funds from previous government programs.
  
  

  Key timeline.

  
  
• 25 – 29 May 2026.
  Registration opens via the “Pao Tang” app.
  From 06:00 to 22:00.
  Limited to 30 million entitlements, first-come, first-served.
  
  
• 1 June – 30 September 2026.
  Start using benefits for in-person purchases of goods and services.
  From 06:00 to 23:00.
  
  
• 15 June – 30 September 2026.
  Start using benefits through Food Delivery Platforms.
  From 06:00 to 21:00.
  
  
• For stores that previously joined the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” program,
  they can confirm their participation via the “Tung Ngern” app from 25 May to 30 September 2026.
  
  
• New stores
  can apply to join the program through Krungthai Bank until 31 July 2026.
  
  
  

  Overview of the first day of registration for the “Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40” program.

  
  

  Ms. Ploythep Laksameesangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, reported that the government is very satisfied as the system operated smoothly and more stably than previous rounds. Although there was slight delay at the system launch at 06:00, Krungthai Bank quickly resolved the issue by increasing capacity from 300,000 transactions per second to over 700,000 transactions per second, preventing system crashes.
  
  Regarding some users facing "face scan failures," it is confirmed this issue is unrelated to the benefit claiming process. It occurs with users opening the Pao Tang app for the first time or those who deleted and reinstalled the app. These users must verify their identity via e-KYC by using their ID card at gray ATMs or any Krungthai Bank branch nationwide. Those who see the message "awaiting registration results" are users who never participated in the previous Khon La Khrueng Plus program and must wait up to three days for eligibility verification.
  
  The program will start benefit usage from 1 June, with the government covering 60% or 1,000 baht per month, while citizens must co-pay 40%, about 667 baht monthly, to use the full 100% benefit. It is emphasized that benefits must be used monthly; unused amounts are forfeited without rollover. Over the 4-month program, citizens will contribute a total of 2,667 baht to receive 6,667 baht in spending power.