Thailand's Finance Ministry has extended the Thai Help Thai Plus 60/40 assistance programme for two additional months (October–November 2026) using existing budget allocation, without reallocating from the 200-billion-baht energy transition fund. The extension was approved for cabinet consideration on 22 September. This bridges a gap until the new State Welfare Card programme launches on 1 October, with eligible citizens automatically transitioning to the new scheme or remaining on the 60/40 subsidy if they don't qualify.