Bangkok Post
Ministry to review welfare card rules
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The Finance Ministry will review the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme following concerns that some elderly parents have been unfairly disqualified after their children claimed tax deductions on their behalf, despite not providing any financial support.
Key facts
- The Finance Ministry will review the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme following concerns that some elderly parents have been unfairly disqualified after their children claimed tax deductions on their behalf, despite
- Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Monday that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul had instructed the ministry to re-examine the rule after receiving complaints from members of the public.
- The government is currently reviewing existing beneficiaries and is opening registration for potential new recipients until June 21
- Individuals removed from the programme but who do not meet the definition of severe hardship may instead qualify for support under the government's "Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40"
Summary
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Monday that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul had instructed the ministry to re-examine the rule after receiving complaints from members of the public.
Under the current rules, parents can lose eligibility for the state welfare card scheme if their children claim a parental tax deduction, even when they do not actually provide financial support.