Thai Support Thai Plus: 26 Million Register in 5 Days

Thairath•Politics•8h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's "Thai Support Thai Plus" program has successfully closed registration after five days, attracting over 26 million participants, with an AI tool planned to assist small businesses.

•The "Thai Support Thai Plus" registration closed after 5 days with over 26 million participants.
•The government aims to stimulate the economy and reduce the cost of living with this program.
•New shops can still register until July 31, 2026, and receive benefits starting June 1, 2026.
•The Ministry of Finance is launching an AI assistant called "Nok Kro Sip" on the "Thung Ngern" app to help small businesses.

Overview

•Registration for the "Thai Support Thai Plus (60/40)" project closed at 22:05 on May 29, 2026.
•Over 26.04 million people registered for the "Thai Support Thai Plus (60/40)" project by May 29, 2026.
•The government stated the high registration demonstrates positive reception to economic stimulus and cost-saving measures.
•New shops can continue to register for the "Thai Support Thai Plus" project until July 31, 2026.
•Shops registered for "Thai Support Thai Plus" can begin receiving benefits from June 1, 2026.
•Existing participating shops from "Kon La Kreung Plus" can accept terms and conditions via the "Thung Ngern" application.
•The Ministry of Finance plans to launch the AI assistant "Nok Kro Sip" on the "Thung Ngern" application.
•The AI assistant "Nok Kro Sip" is intended to help small and micro-entrepreneurs improve their sales analysis, inventory management, financial health assessment, and access to credit.

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Key Quotes

Ratchada Thanadirek

"Revealed that as of 22:05, after closing the registration for the "Thai Support Thai Plus (60/40)" project, 26.04 million people registered, reflecting positive reception to the government's economic stimulus and cost reduction measures."

เปิดเผยว่า ณ เวลา 22.05 น. ภายหลังปิดระบบลงทะเบียนโครงการ “ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส (60/40)” มีประชาชนลงทะเบียน 26.04 ล้านราย สะท้อนการตอบรับเชิงบวกต่อมาตรการกระตุ้นเศรษฐกิจและลดค่าครองชีพของรัฐบาล

Key Entities

Place

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country where the 'Thai Support Thai Plus' program is being implemented.

Person

Ratchada Thanadirek(รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand who announced the registration figures for 'Thai Support Thai Plus'.

Organization

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The government office from which the spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek made announcements regarding the 'Thai Support Thai Plus' program.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The government ministry in Thailand responsible for preparing the AI assistant 'Nok Kro Sip'.

Law

Nok Kro Sip(นกกระซิบ)

An AI assistant for small businesses to be launched on the 'Thung Ngern' application.

Thung Ngern(ถุงเงิน)

An application for businesses in Thailand where existing participants of 'Kon La Kreung Plus' can accept terms and conditions, and where the AI assistant 'Nok Kro Sip' will be integrated.