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Download Pao Tang App for 4,000 Baht Thai Choo Thai Plus

Download Pao Tang App for 4,000 Baht Thai Choo Thai Plus

Thairath•Society•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand launches "Thai Choo Thai Plus" stimulus program for 30 million people, offering 4,000 baht via the Pao Tang app in two phases.

  • •The "Thai Choo Thai Plus" program aims to reduce living costs by providing financial aid.
  • •Registration begins May 25th via the "Pao Tang" app, targeting 30 million individuals.
  • •The program is divided into two phases: June-July 2026 (Phase 1) and August-September 2026 (Phase 2), with each phase offering 2,000 baht.
  • •Beneficiaries include those receiving "Kon La Khrueng" and holders of state welfare cards, with adjusted benefits for the latter.

Overview

  • •Registration for "Thai Choo Thai Plus" is scheduled to start on May 25th.
  • •The government will pay 60% and citizens 40% to reduce the cost of living burden.
  • •Each participant will receive a total of 4,000 baht.
  • •Phase 1 of the "Thai Choo Thai Plus" project will run from June to July 2026.
  • •In Phase 1, recipients will receive a total of 2,000 baht, divided into 1,000 baht per month for 2 months.
  • •For holders of state welfare cards, monthly assistance will increase from 300 baht to 1,000 baht for 2 months.
  • •Phase 2 of the "Thai Choo Thai Plus" project will run from August to September 2026.
  • •In Phase 2, recipients will continue to receive 1,000 baht per month for 2 months, totaling 2,000 baht.

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Key Entities

Law

Thai Choo Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทยพลัส)
A government stimulus program aimed at reducing living costs and providing financial aid to citizens.
Pao Tang(เป๋าตัง)
A mobile application used for government welfare programs and financial transactions, including the "Thai Choo Thai Plus" registration.
Kon La Khrueng(คนละครึ่ง)
A previous government co-payment subsidy program.
State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)
A welfare program providing financial assistance to low-income individuals.

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)
The executive branch of the Thai government, responsible for approving government policies and projects.
Project Screening Committee(คณะกรรมการกลั่นกรองโครงการ)
A committee responsible for reviewing and approving government projects.

Person

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance(ปลัดกระทรวงการคลัง)
The administrative head of the Ministry of Finance, who chairs the Project Screening Committee.