Finance Minister Ekniti says the Finance Ministry will consider street vendors' request to extend 'Thai Chuay Thai Plus' by 1-2 months, with a decision expected within 2-3 weeks (around late September). Budget is said to be sufficient. A proposal to change the co-payment split from 60:40 to 50:50 is also under review. The ministry warns that volatile global oil prices could weigh on the timing and terms. Shops should plan for both outcomes: keep stock and staff flexible, and get ready to register. The programme reached about 1.2 million shops and 40+ million users over 3 months. Ministry also offers 'AI Nokkrasip' sales-skills coaching for small shops, which is worth using whether or not the scheme continues.
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