labels: State Welfare Card Project
The government advises those with "State Welfare Cards" to promptly verify their identity and review their eligibility before the deadline.
State Welfare Card recipients: 2.3 million new recipients have verified their identity, and 4.2 million have filed for reconsideration of their eligibility. The government urges recipients to expedite identity verification and eligibility review before the deadline.Hoping that 2-3 million more people will have their welfare card benefits restored after the old vehicle eligibility criterion is removed.
Siripong expects 2-3 million more people to regain their welfare card benefits after the criteria for cars older than 20 years and motorcycles older than 15 years were relaxed.The "State Welfare Card" program has adjusted its criteria for older vehicles; over 2.1 appeals have been filed.
The government revealed that over 2569 people have appealed for eligibility for the 2.1 "State Welfare Card" regarding older vehicles, involving over 3.7 older vehicles. The government is verifying the appeals and automatically reinstating the eligibility.What payments will be made under the "State Welfare Card" program in August 69?
The Comptroller General's Department has updated the details of the State Welfare Card payments for cardholders issued in 2565, covering what will be paid in August 2569. Existing cardholders will continue to receive benefits until September 2569.Existing holders of the "State Welfare Card" can continue to use their benefits until September 30th, and the appeal period has been extended until August 31st, 69.
The Cabinet approved the "State Welfare Card 2026" plan. Existing cardholders can continue to use their benefits until September 30, 2026. The deadline for reviewing eligibility has been extended to August 31, 2026. Results will be announced on October 1, 2026.NIDA Poll releases survey results showing that more than half of low-income individuals who applied for the "69 Poverty Card" were disqualified.
The NIDA Poll center has released the results of a survey of low-income groups earning no more than 10,000 baht per month. The survey found that those who registered for the 2569 state welfare card program submitted their applications but were not granted the benefits.The Minister of Finance stated that Thailand spends over 6 billion baht annually on the "State Welfare Card" program and urged the acceleration of upskilling to lift people out of poverty.
The Minister of Finance revealed that Thailand spends 60,000-70,000 billion baht annually on state welfare programs. He also stated that over 5 million eligible individuals are of working age, and that efforts are being accelerated to promote reskilling and upskilling programs.The "State Welfare Card" program extends the use of existing benefits until September 30th, with new benefits beginning October 1st, 69.
The Ministry of Finance extends the validity period for existing state welfare card holders until September 30th, from the original expiry date of July 31st, 69. The "Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40" program for those who do not meet the eligibility criteria has been cancelled.The "State Welfare Card" does not disqualify those with older vehicles; the appeal deadline has been extended to September 20th.
The Ministry of Finance has adjusted the criteria for the State Welfare Card, maintaining eligibility for those with cars older than 20 years, motorcycles older than 15 years, students in the non-formal education system, and those on the boards of community or social enterprises.The government is listening to the people and preparing to extend the appeal period for the "State Welfare Card," emphasizing that it will not abandon those who are truly in need.
The government is moving forward with a review of the criteria for the state welfare card, aiming to screen low-income individuals to ensure they receive the benefits correctly. The appeals period is also being extended.
