Government Plans to Increase Support for Elderly, Disabled, and Families with Children

[snoop1130]

File photo for reference only

 

Today, the Cabinet gave the go-ahead to a proposed increase in the cost of living subsidy for the elderly and disabled, raising the maximum support from Bt1,000 to Bt1,250.

 

Currently, elderly people receive subsidies based on age: Bt600 for ages 60-69, Bt700 for ages 70-79, Bt800 for ages 80-89, and Bt1,000 for those over 90. If the plan is approved, these rates will rise to Bt700, Bt800, Bt1,000, and Bt1,250 respectively. Disabled individuals will see their subsidy increase from Bt800 to Bt1,000 per month.

 

 

Additionally, families with children up to six years old, who have an annual income not exceeding Bt100,000, currently receive Bt600 per child each month. This policy is now under review.

 

In another move to support families, the government plans to extend free education to children up to 15 years old. This effort will be managed by the Education, Social Development and Human Security ministries, alongside the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.

 

-- 2024-11-29