Those who do not meet the criteria for the state welfare card are advised to download the app " Paotang " and register in advance to prepare for using " Thai Chuey Thai Plus Phase 2 " with government support of 1,000 baht to use over 2 months.
Update on the progress of the Thai Chuey Thai Plus project, or "Thai Chuey Thai Plus Phase 2" After the Ministry of Finance prepares to propose extending the Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40 measure for Cabinet approval, using existing budget funds, it is expected that the measure will be extended for 2 months.
On 18 Sep 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Ekaphop Piansap, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed details about the "Thai Chuey Thai Plus Phase 2" project, saying that details must await the Screening Committee’s final review of the loan spending under the Royal Decree.
From discussions with Mr. Akniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, it is expected that the benefit will be 1,000 baht to be used over 2 months under the 60:40 scheme as before. State welfare cardholders will receive a 700 baht top-up combined with their usual 300 baht benefit, totaling 1,000 baht, starting from 1 Oct 2026 GMT+7.
However, final confirmation awaits the Cabinet meeting on 22 Sep 2026 GMT+7.
Those who do not qualify for the state welfare card, or the 'poor card,' will also receive Thai Chuey Thai Plus benefits. Details on whether additional registration is required or if benefits can be received directly via the Paotang app are still pending.
Nevertheless, those not qualifying for the state welfare card should download and register on the Paotang app in advance, since all Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40 spending must be conducted through the Paotang app.
For registration and use of the "Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40)" project, applicants must use the Paotang app. The installation steps are as follows:
1. Open the APP Store, Google Play, or Play Store on a smartphone with Android version 10.0 or higher, or iOS version 15.0 or higher.
2. Search for "Paotang" in the search bar.
3. Select "GET" or "Install."
4. After installation, open the Paotang app.
5. Consent to data management for identity verification.
6. Prepare your ID card.
7. Take a photo of the front of your ID card to verify identity.
8. Confirm the ID card number and enter your phone number to receive an OTP code.
9. Enter the 6-digit OTP code received on your mobile phone.
10. Fill in the ID card information.
11. Choose a method for identity verification.
1. Log in to Krungthai NEXT.
2. Enter your Krungthai NEXT PIN.
3. Press the proceed button on the Paotang app.
4. Enter the OTP sent to the phone number linked to Krungthai NEXT.
5. Set a PIN code.
6. Confirm the PIN code.
*Customers must use a Krungthai NEXT account with the same ID card number as in the Paotang app.
1. Prepare to scan your face.
2. Scan your face *This step can be skipped if your phone has no camera or it is damaged.
3. Set a PIN code.
4. Confirm the PIN code.
5. Enable face or fingerprint scanning.
6. Accept the Paotang app's terms of use *Users must accept these terms.
7. The screen will display only consent prompts that the user has not previously answered (consent or refusal is allowed).
8. While the system verifies user data, a message on the card will say "Verifying data."
9. Upon successful registration, a wallet card will appear for service application.
If identity verification on the Paotang app fails for those registering for "Thai Chuey Thai Plus," they can verify their identity at Krungthai Bank’s gray ATMs as follows.
"Thai Chuey Thai Plus" Identity verification via Krungthai Bank ATM with bottom-button screen.
"Thai Chuey Thai Plus" identity verification via Krungthai Bank ATM with bottom-button screen.