snoop1130 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 BANGKOK (NNT) - Minister of Interior Gen Anupong Paochinda has defended the new requirements for the government’s elderly allowance, saying the revised criteria will better help those in need. Meanwhile, those currently eligible for the allowance will continue to receive the monthly payments. Gen Anupong said the new requirements have been updated in line with the Council of State’s ruling that the existing regulations of the National Elderly Council and the Ministry of Interior’s regulations on the elderly allowance payouts through local administrative organizations conflict with the Elderly Person Act and the constitution. The new regulations will make the payouts only eligible for senior citizens with no or inadequate income, regardless of their eligibility for other pension schemes. This will differ from the current regulations, in which persons receiving pensions from other agencies are not eligible to receive this assistance, which does not benefit some elders who receive payments under other schemes. The new regulations will require that all payout recipients meet the low-income criteria set by the National Elderly Council. Such criteria remain to be announced by the council, meaning the previous regulations and eligibility rules remain in effect for now. All people receiving monthly payouts now will continue to receive the same benefits. The Minister of Interior revealed the new criteria will be drafted together with the National Elderly Council and the new Cabinet. By Tanakorn Sangiam Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230817095530549 -- NNT 2023-08-17 -- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thesetat2013 Posted August 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2023 They make such a big deal of this scheme.. So if you work or get money elsewhere you are not eligible to collect their measly 600 baht monthly payout. As if the 600 baht they gife really helps anyone and the way they talk it is all the old people need to live on for a month.. what a joke. All the taxes people pay is never used to help those old people. 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Minister of Interior Gen Anupong Paochinda has defended the new requirements for the government’s elderly allowance, saying the revised criteria will better help those in need A monthly allowance of around 600 baht.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newnative Posted August 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2023 Translation: We pay a truly disgraceful pittance and now we are going to be even more stingy--if possible--on who receives it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 16 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Gen Anupong said the new requirements have been updated in line with the bill for new submarines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimGant Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 On 8/18/2023 at 8:18 AM, newnative said: now we are going to be even more stingy--if possible--on who receives it. No, via means testing, 'we are going to be more stingy on who SHOULDN'T receive it.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Prayut raised this during his absolute power period as PM but was scared to do it due to the backlash. Now they have done it for no obvious reason as they are on the way out and no longer fear the backlash. They should raise it, not cut it, and fund it by eliminating corruption and useless arms purchases. There would be more than enough to go around needy citizens instead of taking from them and giving to corrupt SOBs for new mansions, S-Class Benzes and swanky overseas schools for their brats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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