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Conditions of Thai Chua Thai Plus: How Much the Government Pays and How Much Citizens Must Pay Before Starting on 1 June 2026

Society30 May 2026 08:00 GMT+7

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Conditions of Thai Chua Thai Plus: How Much the Government Pays and How Much Citizens Must Pay Before Starting on 1 June 2026

Check the conditions of the “Thai Chua Thai Plus (60/40)” program: how much the government pays and how much citizens must pay themselves via the Paotang app. Understand these before the first day of use on 1 June 2026 GMT+7.


/ / The Thai Chua Thai Plus program opened for citizens to register via the Paotang application to assist those affected by the energy crisis caused by conflicts in the Middle East. It aims to ease living costs and maintain consumer purchasing power. Registration for the “Thai Chua Thai Plus (60/40)” program closed at 22:00 on 29 May 2026 GMT+7.

At 22:05, shortly after registration closed, 26.04 million people had registered, reflecting positive public response to the government's economic stimulus and cost-of-living relief measures. Nationwide, merchants enthusiastically joined the program to stimulate the grassroots economy and circulate money in the economy during the second half of the year.


Conditions for using the “Thai Chua Thai Plus (60/40)” benefit.

  • The government covers 60% and eligible users pay 40% through the Paotang app during the program period from 1 June to 30 September 2026, between 06:00 and 23:00.
  • Usage is limited to no more than 200 baht per person per day, or up to the monthly credit limit (1,000 baht per person per month, with a maximum of 4,000 baht over the entire program).
  • The monthly credit limit is no more than 1,000 baht per person; total usage over the entire program cannot exceed 4,000 baht. Credit does not roll over to the next month.

    (The credit limit resets on the 1st of each month.)

  • Benefits can only be used at stores participating in the Thai Chua Thai Plus (60/40) program.

  • Usage is allowed daily from 06:00 to 23:00; benefits cannot be used outside these hours.

  • Remaining credit notifications are available via the Paotang app.

  • Food delivery spending is allowed from 15 June to 30 September 2026, between 06:00 and 21:00, only at participating food and beverage outlets (delivery fees are excluded).

How much money must be topped up each time for Thai Chua Thai Plus (60/40)?

Since the government limits spending to no more than 200 baht per person per day or up to the monthly credit limit (1,000 baht per month, max 4,000 baht over the program),

For a purchase of 100 baht,

  • the government pays 60% or 60 baht,
  • while the citizen pays 40% or 40 baht.

For a purchase of 200 baht,

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

If the government pays you 1,000 baht in a month, you will need to pay an additional approximately 666.67 baht yourself, totaling about 1,667 baht in spending for the month.

Over the entire program, the government will pay a total of 4,000 baht, meaning citizens can spend up to approximately 6,667 baht on eligible goods and services, but only pay about 2,667 baht themselves.

How to use the Thai Chua Thai Plus (60/40) benefit.

Steps to scan and pay via the Paotang app.

  • Open the Paotang application.
  • Go to the G-Wallet menu and select the Thai Chua Thai Plus (60/40) program banner.
  • Tell the merchant, “I will pay with Thai Chua Thai Plus.” You will then receive a QR code to make payment.
  • Tap the button, “Scan to use benefit.” Then point your phone at the QR code of the participating merchant.
  • Verify the amount to be paid (the system automatically calculates the 60:40 payment split).
  • Tap Confirm to complete payment (if your balance is insufficient, top up your G-Wallet).
  • Enter your 6-digit PIN to finalize the transaction.


How to top up G-Wallet in the Paotang app.

The steps to add money to G-Wallet are as follows.

  • Open the Paotang app.
  • Tap the “Top up G-Wallet” button.

There are four ways to top up your G-Wallet:

1. Mobile banking from Krungthai Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Bangkok Bank, Krungsri Bank, TMBThanachart Bank, Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, Government Savings Bank, and UOB, using your 15-digit G-Wallet ID and specifying the amount.

2. From a Krungthai Bank account linked to your Paotang app (must have a Krungthai account linked to Paotang).

3. Via PromptPay QR code scanned with any bank’s mobile banking app.

4. At ATMs of Krungthai Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Bangkok Bank, Krungsri Bank, and TMBThanachart Bank by selecting the PromptPay top-up menu, entering your 15-digit G-Wallet ID and the amount.