BJT savages co-payment planListen to this articleA countdown sign for the election is displayed by the Bang Sue district office in the Saphan Kwai area, encouraging citizens to exercise their right to vote in the election and referendum on Feb 8. Nutthawat WichieanbutPheu Thai's launch of its new co-payment policy, branded "More Than Plus 70:30", has drawn sharp criticism from its chief rival, the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party, which has questioned the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposal. Pheu Thai's proposal would see the state cover 70% of spending and consumers just 30%, a much higher subsidy than the 50:50 cost-sharing model used in the BJT-led "Half-Half Plus" scheme. The party said the existing Half-Half Plus scheme only lifted GDP growth by about 0.2% in 2025. According to details on Pheu Thai's Facebook page, funds would be distributed to a wider target group, namely all Thai nationals aged 16 and above.

Source: Bangkok Post January 21, 2026 22:24 UTC