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Warning: Exchanging "Thai Chai Thai Plus" rights for cash is fraud, punishable by 3 years jail.

Warning: Exchanging "Thai Chai Thai Plus" rights for cash is fraud, punishable by 3 years jail.

Thairath•Politics•12d ago

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Thai government issues stern warning against exchanging "Thai Chai Thai Plus" program benefits for cash, classifying it as fraud.

  • •The Thai government has warned citizens and businesses not to exchange rights from the "Thai Chai Thai Plus" program for cash.
  • •Such actions are considered fraud, punishable by up to 3 years in prison and a 60,000 baht fine.
  • •The program aims to alleviate the cost of living for those affected by Middle East conflicts and energy issues.

Overview

  • •The government warns shops and citizens with "Thai Chai Thai Plus 60/40" rights not to exchange project rights for cash without actual goods purchase.
  • •Exchanging project rights for cash is an act against project objectives and illegal, with penalties for both exchangers and users for fraud.
  • •The program "Thai Chai Thai Plus" aims to help citizens affected by the Middle East conflict and energy crisis, alleviating the cost of living and boosting the grassroots economy.
  • •The government covers 60% of expenses under the "Thai Chai Thai Plus" program, with citizens paying 40%.
  • •Exchanging project rights for cash is classified as fraud, carrying a penalty of up to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of up to 60,000 baht.
  • •The government will monitor the "Thai Chai Thai Plus" program closely and will suspend payments and future rights for any shops found violating the law.
  • •Individuals posting invitations to exchange rights for cash will have their information sent to the Technology Crime Suppression Division for legal action.
  • •The announcement was made on June 3, 2026, by Ploytalay Laksamichansan, Deputy Government Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

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Key Quotes

Ploytalay Laksamichansan
"The government warns shops and citizens with "Thai Chai Thai Plus 60/40" rights not to exchange project rights for cash without actual goods purchase."
รัฐบาลเตือนร้านค้าและประชาชนที่ได้รับสิทธิโครงการ “ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส 60/40” ห้ามนำสิทธิจากโครงการไปแลกเป็นเงินสดโดยไม่มีการซื้อขายสินค้าจริง
Ploytalay Laksamichansan
"Exchanging project rights for cash is an act against project objectives and illegal, with penalties for both exchangers and users for fraud."
การนำสิทธิจากโครงการไปแลกเงินสด เป็นการกระทำที่ผิดวัตถุประสงค์โครงการและผิดกฎหมาย มีบทลงโทษทั้งผู้รับแลกและผู้ใช้ ความผิดฐาน “ฉ้อโกง”
Ploytalay Laksamichansan
"We warn brothers and sisters, the people, not to be deceived and exchange rights, as it constitutes fraud."
ขอเตือนพี่น้องประชาชนว่าอย่าหลงเชื่อแลกสิทธิเด็ดขาด เพราะเข้าข่ายความผิดฐานฉ้อโกง

Key Entities

Person

Ploytalay Laksamichansan(นางสาวพลอยทะเล ลักษมีแสงจันทร์)
Deputy Government Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office who issued a warning about the "Thai Chai Thai Plus" program.

Organization

Prime Minister's Office(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)
The government office from which the Deputy Spokesperson operates.
Internal Trade Department(กรมค้าภายใน)
A government department where tip-offs about fraudulent activities in the "Thai Chai Thai Plus" program can be reported.
Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)
The ministry overseeing the Internal Trade Department, involved in receiving fraud tip-offs.
Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)
A government ministry that can be contacted for information or reporting related to financial schemes.
Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited(ธนาคารกรุงไทย จำกัด (มหาชน))
A bank that can be contacted for information or reporting related to the "Thai Chai Thai Plus" program.
Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)
The national police agency where tip-offs about illegal activities can be reported.
Technology Crime Suppression Division(กองบังคับการปราบปรามการกระทำความผิดเกี่ยวกับอาชญากรรมทางเทคโนโลยี)
A division of the police that will investigate individuals who post invitations to exchange program rights for cash.

Law

Fraud(ฉ้อโกง)
The legal charge for illegally exchanging "Thai Chai Thai Plus" program rights for cash, punishable by imprisonment and fines.
Section 341(มาตรา 341)
The specific legal section cited for the offense of fraud, carrying a penalty of up to 3 years imprisonment and a 60,000 baht fine.