Deputy PM Ekniti clarifies that "Thai Help Thai Plus" Phase 2 is a targeted, temporary relief measure (capped at 200 baht/day) designed to sustain purchasing power during energy transition, not unlimited stimulus. Over three months, ~26 million citizens and 1.2 million small businesses benefited from 160+ billion baht in support. The scheme also aims to skill-build SMEs through digital platforms and AI-powered business analytics, improving credit access. Government explicitly rejects continuous cash injection; long-term strategy focuses on solar energy, biofuels, and reduced import dependency to structurally lower living costs and protect fiscal discipline.