The Thai Cabinet approved a Phase 2 subsidy program running October–November providing 1,000 baht/month (700 baht additional) to welfare cardholders via the "Pao Tang" app and participating merchants. The measure aims to ease cost-of-living burden and support small businesses as energy prices remain volatile due to Middle East tensions. Program targets include current beneficiaries and new registrants, with spending capped at 200 baht/day and capped at 1,000 baht total per person.