Thailand's 60/40 Subsidy Program Circulates THB86.4 Billion in 2 Months, Drawing 26 Million Users
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Updated · Nation Thailand · Aug 3
Thailand's 60/40 Subsidy Program Circulates THB86.4 Billion in 2 Months, Drawing 26 Million Users
2 articles · Updated · Nation Thailand · Aug 3
Summary
THB86.4426 billion flowed through Thailand’s economy in the first two months of Thais Help Thais Plus, with the government covering THB49.6016 billion and consumers adding THB36.841 billion.
26,040,623 people and 1,192,636 merchants joined the 60/40 scheme, which officials said is aimed at easing living costs and supporting purchasing power as consumption slows.
96.6% of transactions were made at physical shops and 3.4% via food-delivery platforms, channeling spending to restaurants, retailers, street vendors and market stalls.
215,577 newly registered merchants accounted for 18.1% of participating businesses, while the Tung Ngern app now uses AI tools to help small retailers manage inventory, cash flow and financing records.
September 30 is the deadline to use the benefit, which covers 60% of eligible spending up to THB200 a day and THB1,000 a month, with unused monthly allowances expiring.