BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved a new set of state welfare benefits focused mainly on reducing cost of living expenses. This new round of the welfare program will commence on April 1 for eligible recipients through the welfare card campaign.

 

New allowances will include a monthly credit of 300 baht per person for purchases of essential items at Blue Flag stores, an 80 baht per person discount for cooking gas over a three-month period, a 750 baht per person monthly credit for public transport, a 315 baht per household per month electricity credit, and a 100 to 315 baht monthly tap water credit per household.

 

Those eligible can start using these allowances starting April 1, while rejected applicants will be able to appeal from March 1 to May 1.

 

According to the government, 14.6 million applications for the welfare campaign have been approved, while 5.5 million applications were rejected.

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230301140255158

 

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3 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

a 315 baht per household per month electricity credit,

That will be very useful for many in rural areas with the rising electricity prices

Edited March 1, 20233 yr by MJCM

20 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

the welfare program will commence on April 1

Coincidence?