Checklist! Register for the 'Half and Half' project to receive '3,000 Baht' benefits. What information should you prepare before registering at www.halfandhalf.com starting today, October 16, 2020, at 6:00 AM until the benefits are exhausted for 10 million people.

The 'Half and Half' project  is now open for registration , with today (October 16, 2020) marking the first day for citizens to register for benefits after the registration for participating shops, especially small vendors and street stalls, began on October 1, 2020, covering businesses in the food, beverage, and general goods sectors, excluding convenience stores that are franchises and legal entities.

This project is initiated by the government to stimulate domestic spending, alleviate the financial burden on citizens, and enhance liquidity for small businesses, as well as support the grassroots economy and revive the country's economy.

  • What benefits will you receive and what should you know?

The government will cover 50% of expenses, while eligible citizens will cover the remaining 50%. Each day, the maximum benefit is limited to 150 Baht per person. Spending must be done through the G-Wallet in the 'Pao Tang' application at participating shops only.

Eligible individuals can start using their benefits from October 23 to December 31, 2020, with a total limit of 3,000 Baht per person throughout the project. Benefits can be used daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. If benefits are not used or fully utilized on any given day, the system will not deduct the unused benefits but will return them to the system, recalculating every day at 6:00 AM. Therefore, eligible individuals can use their benefits until they reach the 3,000 Baht limit.

Those who receive benefits must register on the website www.halfandhalf.com first and must download the 'Pao Tang' application and complete identity verification. Approval from the system is required. The total benefits of this 'Half and Half' project cover 10 million people, but if benefits are not utilized within 14 days from the date of receiving the confirmation SMS, the eligibility will be forfeited, and the benefits will be returned to the system, allowing others to register for benefits.

 

  • What are the qualifications for citizens to participate in the project?

Citizens wishing to register for the project or receive benefits must meet the following qualifications:

1. Must have a Thai national ID card.

2. Must be at least 18 years old on the registration date.

3. Must not have previously received state welfare benefits [additional support measures from the government can be checked at www.cgd.go.th].

4. If registered for the 'Half and Half' project, you will not be eligible for the 'Shop Smart, Save More' benefits.

  • How to participate in the project and use the benefits

1. Register for the project at www.halfandhalf.com starting from October 16, 2020, until the benefits are exhausted, only during the hours of 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

2. Receive an SMS confirming successful registration, which will be processed within 3 days.

3. Download and install the 'Pao Tang' application and complete identity verification.

4. Receive 'Half and Half' benefits of 150 Baht per day starting from 6:00 AM each day.

5. Top up your G-Wallet and spend at participating shops.

6. Open the 'Pao Tang' application, scan the QR Code at participating shops.

7. Complete the payment.

  • In-depth usage of the 'Pao Tang' application

1. Open the APP Store or Google Play or Play Store on both Android and iOS devices, search for 'Pao Tang' and download or install it.

2. When entering the 'Pao Tang' application, enter your mobile number, wait for the 6-digit OTP code received via SMS, enter it, and accept the terms and conditions. Then, set a 6-digit PIN or password.

3. Open the G-Wallet or account to use benefits under the government's economic stimulus measures by registering, verifying identity with your ID card, waiting for the OTP code for confirmation, and scanning your face. Once verified, the G-Wallet page showing your benefits from government measures will appear.

4. For topping up, you can do it in 2 ways: via Krungthai NEXT and ATM.

  • *Important notes*

1. The mobile number that has already been registered cannot be used again.

2. If you participate in the 'Half and Half' project, you will not be eligible for the 'Shop Smart, Save More' project.