Bangkok: People rushed to register for the “Half-Half Plus” program, reaching 20 million eligible rights by approximately 4:00 PM. It was emphasized that the first use of rights must be made by 11:00 PM on November 11, 2025, to avoid cancellation of rights. Grab announced a reduction in the GP to attract restaurants to the program.
According to Thai News Agency, Krungthai Bank, the operator of the Pao Tang app, announced at approximately 4:00 PM today that it would like to thank the public for their interest in the “Half-Half Plus” program. Currently, 20 million people have registered. Eligible individuals can start spending via the Pao Tang app at participating merchants from October 29 to December 31, 2025, from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. The first use of the right must be made by 11:00 PM on November 11, 2025, to avoid cancellation.
Those eligible for the “Half-Half Plus” scheme will begin using their rights to purchase goods and food from general stores on October 29, 2025. Those wishing to order food online via food delivery will be eligible to do so on November 7, 2025. Both groups can use their rights until December 31, 2025. Important conditions for ordering food online using the “Half-Half Plus” scheme include that the government will only cover the cost of food, as per the rights for food and beverages. The orderer must pay the full delivery fee. The scheme can be used from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Grab has announced its support for the “Kon La Khrueng Plus” project and is vying with restaurants to join its platform by announcing a reduction in the commission (GP) to 7% for restaurants that apply to join the program on the first day. Ms. Chantsuda Thananitayaudom, Managing Director of Grab Thailand, stated that Grab is launching a campaign to attract restaurants to join the “Kon La Khrueng Plus” project with Grab Food, reducing the GP to just 7% for restaurants that apply on the first day of application, November 3rd. Restaurants that apply from November 4th onwards will be charged a 9% commission. Sales-boosting programs to support small businesses include the “Grab Helps Reduce” campaign, which offers discount codes for stores up to 10,000 baht, and the “Small Shops, Cheap Delivery Fee” campaign, which helps attract customers with free delivery on all orders within a distance of up to 5 km. Successful applicants will receive loans to enhance their financial liquidity, public relations, and more.