DE Warns of Fake “Thais Help Thais Plus” Registration Links
DE Ministry Orders AFNC to Crack Down on Fake News Related to “Thais Help Thais Plus (60/40)” Scheme, Warns Public About Fake SMS and Fraudulent Registration Links
Ms.Nan Boontida Somchai, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society, revealed that following instructions from Mr.Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, the Ministry has intensified efforts to monitor, investigate, and prevent scammers from using the “Thais Help Thais Plus (60/40)” registration scheme as a tool for online crime.
Ms.Nan said she has instructed the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand (AFNC) to take proactive measures in closely monitoring and suppressing fraudulent activities related to the scheme.
According to AFNC monitoring across various channels up to 25 May 2026, a total of 327,346 messages related to the “Thais Help Thais Plus (60/40)” project were detected. The information was coordinated and verified with relevant government agencies. So far, 39 cases have been confirmed, including 20 fake news cases, 3 misleading news cases, and 16 verified true reports.
The DE Ministry therefore urges the public to be cautious about fake news and misinformation that may cause confusion and misunderstanding. Sharing false information may affect society on a wide scale and could also lead to financial loss and the theft of personal information.
“The DE Ministry is concerned about public safety regarding registration for the ‘Thais Help Thais Plus (60/40)’ scheme. We would like people to follow the ‘4 Don’ts’ principle: 1. Don’t click links, 2. Don’t believe suspicious messages, 3. Don’t rush, and 4. Don’t transfer money,” said the Deputy Minister.
She added that the public can register for the project only through the “Paotang” application. Existing merchants who previously joined the “Half-half co-payment scheme” scheme can confirm their eligibility through the “Tung Ngern” application. New merchants interested in joining the project must apply only through Krungthai Bank branches nationwide.
The ministry also stressed that government agencies will never send SMS messages or links asking people to register for the project.
ข่าวภาษาไทย / Thai Version
