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People Half Plus Phase 2 Registration: Check Eligibility & Pao Tang App ID Update

People Half Plus Phase 2 Registration: Check Eligibility & Pao Tang App ID Update

Thairath•Society•15h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's 'People Half Plus Phase 2' program is set to launch, offering financial assistance and detailing registration and verification processes on the Pao Tang app.

  • •The 'People Half Plus Phase 2' program is confirmed to be proceeding, following a pause due to parliament dissolution.
  • •Eligibility and registration details for the program, including specific dates and requirements, are now available.
  • •The program aims to distribute 2,000-2,400 Baht in aid, with options for identity verification through the Pao Tang app and Krungthai Bank ATMs.
  • •The government plans to potentially prioritize beneficiaries from previous phases or those affected by disasters and border conflicts.
  • •Program usage is restricted to specific hours (06:00-23:00) and requires using the Pao Tang app's G-Wallet.

Overview

  • •Registration for 'People Half Plus Phase 2' is scheduled from October 20 - October 26, 2025, between 06:00 - 22:00.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that 'People Half Plus Phase 2' is definitely coming, due to its popularity.
  • •Ekkanit Nitithanprapas stated the system must be ready for immediate operation once an official government is formed, in order to expedite the program.
  • •The 'People Half Plus Phase 2' program has a limit of 10 million rights, with each person receiving 2,000 Baht.
  • •Citizens who previously joined the 'People Half Plus' program will receive 5 million rights, with each person receiving 2,000 Baht, resulting in targeted support.
  • •The program has been revived due to the election results, with Bhumjaithai Party's policy being a key factor.
  • •Eligible individuals can begin spending using the 'People Half Plus' program from October 29 - December 31, 2025, between 06:00 - 23:00.
  • •Identity verification for 'People Half Plus' can be completed via the Pao Tang app or Krungthai Bank ATMs by following specific on-screen instructions.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"People Half Plus Phase 2 is definitely coming."
คนละครึ่งพลัสเฟส 2 มาแน่นอน
Ekkanit Nitithanprapas
"We must prepare the system for operation. Once the official government is formed, we can proceed immediately."
ต้องเตรียมระบบให้พร้อมในการดำเนินการ เมื่อได้รัฐบาลอย่างเป็นทางการ ก็จะสามารถดำเนินการทันที

Key Entities

Policy

People Half Plus Phase 2(คนละครึ่งพลัสเฟส 2)
A government welfare program providing financial assistance, with Phase 2 details updated.
People Half Program(โครงการคนละครึ่ง)
Previous iterations of a government co-payment welfare program, referenced for eligibility criteria.

Organization

Pao Tang App(แอปฯ เป๋าตัง)
A mobile application used for government welfare programs and digital identity verification.
Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
A political party whose successful election results have led to the revival of their flagship policies.
Krungthai Bank(ธนาคารกรุงไทย)ℹ️
A financial institution whose ATMs are being utilized for identity verification for the People Half Plus program.

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, who confirmed the continuation of the People Half Plus Phase 2 program.
Ekkanit Nitithanprapas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, who provided updates on the operational readiness of the People Half Plus program.

Place

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️
A bordering country whose conflict zones are considered for potential program beneficiary allocation.