Cabinet approved a two-month extension of the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme, running 1 October to 30 November, covering current and new participants. Each person gets 1,000 baht in an e-wallet, usable within two months, with a 200-baht daily cap. Large retailers are ineligible; the scheme targets small vendors and merchants. VAT-registered restaurants have asked to join but this is not yet approved. Economists expect a modest effect, mainly cushioning Q4 demand. If your shop is eligible, check registration and plan for October sales, which is usually a slow month for restaurants in many areas.