Thailand extends Thai Chuay Thai Plus programme and restores student welfare eligibility
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a two-month extension of the Thai Chuay Thai Plus cost-of-living programme, giving recipients a 1,000-baht spending allowance for October and November. The measure, approved Tuesday, will be funded under a 2026 emergency decree authorising the Finance Ministry to borrow money to address the impact of the energy crisis. The Cabinet also […] The post Thailand extends…
The Thai government has extended the Thai Chuay Thai Plus programme for two months, providing a 1,000-baht spending allowance for October and November. Additionally, the Cabinet has revised the eligibility criteria for the State Welfare Card programme, restoring benefits for school students, vocational students, and learners under the Department of Learning Encouragement.
These measures aim to support vulnerable people, reduce household expenses, sustain consumer spending, and help small traders remain in business. The expanded Thai Chuay Thai Plus programme will also be introduced, with the government describing it as part of its effort to maintain economic stability. The changes are expected to take effect on 1 October.
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