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Check the Latest Conditions for Thai Chuey Thai Plus (Additional) Who Is Eligible? Rights Start in Oct-Nov 2026

Society23 Sep 2026 08:50 GMT+7

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Check the Latest Conditions for Thai Chuey Thai Plus (Additional) Who Is Eligible? Rights Start in Oct-Nov 2026

Check the latest conditions for "Thai Chuey Thai Plus (Additional)" to see who qualifies. Prepare to confirm eligibility via the Paotang app and start spending in Oct-Nov 2026.


Progress on the project "Thai Chuey Thai Plus" After the government under Anutin Charnvirakul extended the financial stimulus measures to inject money into the economy and ease living costs through the "Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40" project,

Yesterday (22 September 2026), Dr. Akniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, revealed that the Cabinet approved the reduction of the previously approved budget framework for implementing the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) project and approved the "Thai Chuey Thai Plus (Additional)" project.  

Conditions for beneficiaries of Thai Chuey Thai Plus (Additional): Who qualifies?

The Thai Chuey Thai Plus (Additional) project focuses on 1. Assisting and alleviating impacts on vulnerable groups via the State Welfare Card system, and 2. Easing expenses and supporting purchasing power of the public, as well as helping small vendors continue their businesses to maintain the country's economic stability through the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) (Additional) project, with details as follows.

1. Project to increase welfare funds for "State Welfare Cardholders of 2026" additionally.

The objective is to aid low-income individuals who are vulnerable in income, assets, and debts, and thus severely affected by ongoing energy price volatility. The project increases the purchase limit for goods from Blue Flag Discount Stores, local economic development shops, and other stores designated by the Ministry of Commerce for eligible registrants under the 2026 State Welfare Card program who qualify before 1 October 2026, by 1,000 baht per person per month (up from the original 300 baht per person per month plus an additional 700 baht) in October 2026.

2. Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) (Additional) project

The duration of the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) (Additional) project is from 1 October to 30 November 2026, with details as follows.

  • Citizens' eligibility confirmation: Target groups who meet criteria can confirm their participation in the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) (Additional) project via the "Paotang" application from 1-15 October 2026.
  • Vendors' eligibility confirmation: Vendors eligible to participate can confirm their rights to join the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) (Additional) project through the "Tung Ngern" application from 1 October to 30 November 2026.
  • Use of rights: Eligible citizens can use the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) (Additional) benefits from 1 October to 30 November 2026. They may purchase food, beverages, goods, and services specified by the project from participating stores (06:00-23:00) or via authorized Food Delivery platforms (06:00-21:00) through the "Paotang" app.

Target groups

  • Current beneficiaries of the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) project.
  • Those not eligible for the 2026 welfare card, including previous 2022 cardholders and newly registered individuals who meet the following criteria:

1) Must be Thai nationals.

2) Must be at least 18 years old on the date of confirmation to join the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) (Additional) project.

3) Must possess an identification card.

4) Must not have had rights suspended or funds reclaimed in government projects, including (1) Khon La Khrueng (Half-Half) Phase 1, (2) Phase 2, (3) Phase 3, (4) Phase 4,

5) Khon La Khrueng Phase 5,

6) Khon La Khrueng Plus,

7) Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40).

Spending

The government supports co-payment for food, beverages, goods, and specified services at 60%, capped at 200 baht per person per day and no more than 1,000 baht per person total. Spending is valid at participating stores in the Thai Chuey Thai Plus (60/40) (Additional) project during October-November 2026 (2 months) via the "Paotang" app for purchasing eligible items or through approved Food Delivery platforms, which receive payment via the "Tung Ngern" app. The Ministry of Finance, via the Comptroller General's Department, will transfer the government's co-payment funds to participating vendors within the specified period.