สรุปทุกรายละเอียด ‘ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส’ ลงทะเบียน 25 พ.ค. นี้ | THE STANDARD WEALTH

The "Thai Helps Thai Plus" project, a combination of the "Half-Half" scheme and government credit cards, aims to consolidate retail bases and provide welfare benefits. Dr. Ekniti Nithammapraphasong oversees the project, which is a blend of the government's co-payment scheme and welfare card system. The "Plus" in the name signifies the use of AI technology to help stores analyze sales, costs, and revenue behavior, aiding small retailers in accessing account information for loan applications and escaping informal debt. Registration for "Thai Helps Thai Plus" is expected to open on May 25th, with benefits usable from June 1st. New registration is required for all participants, including existing welfare cardholders. While definitive figures are pending review, approximately 14 million welfare cardholders are eligible. The project plans to offer 30 million slots, distributing 1,000 baht per person per month. Welfare cardholders will receive an additional 700 baht to reach the 1,000 baht total. The government will subsidize 60% of purchases, with customers paying 40%. The project will run for a total of four months, divided into two two-month phases. The first registration round is May 25th, with the second round expected in June or July. This phased approach allows time for verifying new registrants' credentials. Those who have never registered for state welfare benefits can participate in the second round. The project is funded by a 400 billion baht loan, with the first 200 billion already approved.