BANGKOK, Thailand – The government’s “Half-Half Plus” co-payment program has concluded with participation from nearly 19.76 million users and total spending of about 84.19 billion baht, according to the Ministry of Finance. The program officially ended at 11 p.m. on December 31, 2025.
Figures from the Fiscal Policy Office showed consumer spending totaled 42.81 billion baht, including more than 41.25 billion baht at general retail stores and about 1.56 billion baht through food delivery platforms. Government co-payments reached 41.38 billion baht, with nearly 39.9 billion baht supporting retail purchases and about 1.48 billion baht covering food delivery transactions.
A total of 999,350 verified merchants joined the program nationwide, including 89,799 restaurants and beverage shops that accepted payments through food delivery platforms. Participation covered all regions, supporting small retailers and service providers across the country.
The Ministry of Finance said the program’s spending is estimated to have added about 0.2 percentage points to economic growth in 2025. Officials said the increased purchasing power helped sustain income circulation among small businesses and created broader effects on production, employment, and related sectors, with economic momentum extending into early 2026. (NNT)
