The Tourism Minister says registration for the 'Thai Travel Plus' scheme opens 1 October 2026 on the Paotang app, with rights raised from 500,000 to 1 million (up to 5 per person), funded by 3.5 billion baht from the borrowing decree. It targets tourism operators hit by the energy crisis. Cabinet approval is still pending (aimed for September), and the system is expected ready by December, so timing may shift. Tourism operators should prepare their listings and documents now, and watch for the eligibility criteria. A northern winter campaign for Nan and the north is also being prepared after floods.