DE Warns of Fake “Thais Help Thais Plus” SMS Offering 900 Baht a Day, with Fraudulent Links Posing Risks to Money and Personal Data.
Mr.Wetang Phuangsup, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Spokesperson, revealed the latest monitoring results from the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand (AFNC), in line with the policy of Mr.Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, to strengthen public awareness of technology-related crimes, fake news, and misinformation.
AFNC monitored a total of 160,876 messages and identified 5,129 messages requiring verification. Most reports came from Social Listening channels, accounting for 5,128 messages, while one report was received through the AFNC Line Official account.
A total of 23 issues were investigated, with verification results received for four cases. Among the seven stories that attracted the highest public interest, there were two true stories, two fake stories, and three misleading stories.
One of the most notable fake stories claimed that people could receive 900 baht per day through the “Thais Help Thais Plus” scheme by clicking a link sent via SMS.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society coordinated with the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) under the Ministry of Finance and confirmed that the SMS message contained a fraudulent link. The ministry therefore warns the public not to click links attached to SMS messages claiming to provide benefits or financial assistance, as scammers may use them to steal personal information or money.
The “Thais Help Thais Plus” scheme was open for registration from 25–29 May 2026, between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., exclusively through the “Paotang” application. No other registration channels were provided, and government agencies do not send SMS messages containing registration links.
The ministry remains concerned about the spread of fake news and misinformation on online and social media platforms. Sharing unverified information may cause misunderstanding, financial losses, the misuse of personal data, and wider social impacts.
The public is encouraged to trust and share information only from official sources and to carefully verify facts and website links before believing or forwarding any information.
People who encounter suspicious information or possible fake news can report it or verify information through the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand via Hotline 1111 ext. 87, available 24 hours a day.