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Transport Ministry Promotes "Thai Help Thai Plus" for Public Transport Operators

Transport Ministry Promotes "Thai Help Thai Plus" for Public Transport Operators

Khaosod•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Ministry of Transport launches the "Thai Help Thai Plus" program to support public transport operators and reduce travel costs for citizens.

•The Ministry of Transport is promoting the "Thai Help Thai Plus" (60/40) project to assist public transport operators.
•The project aims to reduce travel expenses for citizens impacted by the energy crisis.
•Existing operators can confirm their rights via the 'Thung Ngern' app until September 30, 2026, while new operators must register at Krungthai Bank by July 31, 2026.
•The government will subsidize 60% of travel costs through the 'Thung Ngern – Pao Tang' system.

Overview

•The Ministry of Transport is inviting public transport operators nationwide to join the "Thai Help Thai Plus" (60/40) project.
•The project is a response to the hardship faced by the public due to the energy crisis stemming from conflicts in the Middle East.
•The "Thai Help Thai Plus" (60/40) project aims to alleviate daily travel expenses and stimulate the transportation sector's economy.
•The initiative aims to support small operators in securing stable income and transition Thailand's transport system to a transparent and auditable digital platform.
•Existing operators can confirm their eligibility via the "Thung Ngern" app until September 30, 2026.
•New operators must register at Krungthai Bank branches by July 31, 2026.
•The government will co-pay 60% of travel costs through the "Thung Ngern – Pao Tang" system.
•The Department of Land Transport is coordinating with provincial transport offices nationwide to facilitate operator participation.

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Key Quotes

Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn

"The government sees the public's hardship from the energy crisis due to the Middle East conflict, thus pushing the “Thai Help Thai Plus” (60/40) project to help reduce travel expenses."

รัฐบาลได้เล็งเห็นถึงความเดือดร้อนของประชาชนจากวิกฤตการณ์พลังงานอันเนื่องมาจากความขัดแย้งในภูมิภาคตะวันออกกลาง จึงได้ผลักดันโครงการ “ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส” (60/40) เพื่อช่วยเหลือลดค่าใช้จ่ายในการเดินทาง

Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The government ministry responsible for launching and overseeing the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Metered Taxis(แท็กซี่มิเตอร์)

A type of public transportation service invited to join the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Vans(รถตู้)

A type of public transportation service invited to join the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Tuk-tuks(รถสามล้อ)

A type of public transportation service invited to join the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Songthaews(รถสองแถว)

A type of public transportation service invited to join the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Public Motorcycles(รถจยย.สาธารณะ)

A type of public transportation service invited to join the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Department of Land Transport(กรมการขนส่งทางบก)

The government agency tasked with publicizing the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project and facilitating operator participation.

Krungthai Bank(ธนาคารกรุงไทย)ℹ️

The bank where new operators must register for the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Policy

60/40

The subsidy ratio for the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project, indicating the government covers 60% and users 40% of travel costs.

Thung Ngern(ถุงเงิน)

The mobile application used by existing operators to confirm their eligibility for the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Pao Tang(เป๋าตัง)

One of the mobile applications, alongside 'Thung Ngern', used for government subsidies in the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Law

P.N.D. 50(ภ.ง.ด.50)

The tax form for companies and partnerships required for small corporate entities to qualify for the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Timeline

September 30, 2026(30 ก.ย. 69)

The deadline for existing operators to confirm their participation in the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project via the 'Thung Ngern' app.

July 31, 2026(31 ก.ค. 69)

The deadline for new operators to register for the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project at Krungthai Bank.

2024

The tax year for which companies and partnerships must file P.N.D. 50 to be eligible for the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

April 30, 2026(30 เม.ย. 2026)

The date used as a reference for the income threshold of 1.8 million THB for small corporate entities to qualify for the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Person

Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn(นายพิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport who announced the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat(นายสิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)

Deputy Minister of Transport, who explained the cooperative nature of the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.

Mr. Sorapong Paitoonphong(นายสรพงศ์ ไพฑูรย์พงษ์)

Director-General of the Department of Land Transport, who provided details on project implementation and operator categories.

Place

Middle East(ภูมิภาคตะวันออกกลาง)ℹ️

The region whose conflicts are cited as the cause of the energy crisis leading to the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project.