Update: "Thai Chuea Thai Plus" Scan-to-Pay via Pao Tang App

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Pao Tang app now guides users through the 'Thai Chuea Thai Plus' scan-to-pay process, with usage beginning June 1, 2026, offering a 60/40 government co-payment for energy crisis relief.

•The 'Thai Chuea Thai Plus' project uses the Pao Tang app for payments, offering a 60% government contribution.
•The initiative aims to alleviate the impact of the energy crisis and maintain consumer purchasing power.
•Registration is open until May 29, 2026, or until all 30 million available rights are claimed.
•Usage of the rights begins on June 1, 2026, and extends until September 30, 2026.

Overview

•Registration for the 'Thai Chuea Thai Plus' project via the Pao Tang app is open daily, 06:00 - 22:00, until May 29, 2026, or until rights are exhausted.
•Usage of 'Thai Chuea Thai Plus' rights is permitted from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
•The 'Thai Chuea Thai Plus' project aims to assist citizens affected by the energy crisis and regional conflicts.
•The 'Thai Chuea Thai Plus' project has allocated 30 million rights for citizens to utilize a 60/40 co-payment scheme.
•Users can pay for purchases by scanning a QR code with the Pao Tang app for the 'Thai Chuea Thai Plus' program.
•Users can add funds to their G-Wallet within the Pao Tang app through various methods including mobile banking, PromptPay, and Krungthai Bank ATMs.
•The government is providing a 60% subsidy ('60/40' payment) to reduce living costs and support public purchasing power.
•Citizens who have registered will receive a notification stating, 'You have received the Thai Chuea Thai Plus (60/40) rights. Usage begins June 1, 2026.'

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Key Entities

Policy

Thai Chuea Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทยพลัส)

A government co-payment policy aimed at alleviating the impact of the energy crisis.

G-Wallet

A digital wallet feature within the Pao Tang app used for transactions under government programs.

Organization

Pao Tang(เป๋าตัง)

A mobile application used for government welfare programs and payments, including the 'Thai Chuea Thai Plus' project.

Krungthai Bank(ธนาคารกรุงไทย)ℹ️

A major Thai bank providing mobile banking services and ATM facilities for funding the G-Wallet.

Siam Commercial Bank(ธนาคารไทยพาณิชย์)ℹ️

A Thai bank offering mobile banking services that can be used to top up the G-Wallet.

Kasikornbank(ธนาคารกสิกรไทย)ℹ️

A Thai bank that supports G-Wallet top-ups via its mobile banking platform.

Bangkok Bank(ธนาคารกรุงเทพ)ℹ️

A Thai bank providing mobile banking and ATM services for G-Wallet funding.

Bank of Ayudhya(ธนาคารกรุงศรีอยุธยา)ℹ️

A Thai bank that facilitates G-Wallet top-ups through its mobile banking and ATM services.

TMBThanachart Bank(ธนาคารทหารไทยธนชาต)

A Thai bank offering mobile banking and ATM services for topping up the G-Wallet.

Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives(ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์การเกษตร)ℹ️

A Thai bank that supports G-Wallet top-ups via mobile banking.

Government Savings Bank(ธนาคารออมสิน)ℹ️

A Thai bank offering mobile banking services for G-Wallet fund transfers.

UOB Bank(ธนาคารยูโอบี)ℹ️

A bank providing mobile banking services that can be used to fund the G-Wallet.