Cabinet discusses welfare criteria and official transfers

Matichon•Politics•14h ago

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The Cabinet convened on July 21 to discuss economic, social, and foreign affairs, including welfare card adjustments and official appointments.

•The Cabinet meeting took place on July 21.
•The Ministry of Finance proposed loan spending results and possible welfare card transfers.
•The Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented a strategic partnership plan with Indonesia for 2026-2030.
•Four ministers were absent from the meeting.

•The Cabinet meeting was held on July 21.
•The Ministry of Finance prepared to present the results of the 4/2026 Loan Expenditure Screening Committee.
•The Ministry of Finance may report the transfer of approximately 6 million people from the State Welfare Card to the Thai Chuay Thai Plus 60:40 project.
•The Ministry of Finance may present a review of ownership criteria for old cars and non-formal education students.
•The Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposed the Thai-Indonesia Strategic Partnership Plan 2026-2030, with signing expected during the Prime Minister's visit to Indonesia between August 3-4, 2026.
•The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives prepared to propose the appointment and transfer of several high-level officials to fill vacancies.
•Supajee Suthamphan, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Chaichanok Chidchob, and Jeseth Thaiseth were absent from the meeting.

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Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The governing body that held a meeting on July 21 to discuss various agendas.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry proposing loan spending results and welfare card criteria reviews.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The ministry proposing a strategic partnership plan with Indonesia.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry proposing the transfer of high-level officials.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The ministry led by Supajee Suthamphan.

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)ℹ️

The ministry led by Chaichanok Chidchob.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry where Jeseth Thaiseth serves as Deputy Minister.

State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)

A welfare program whose members may be transferred to another project.

Thai Chuay Thai Plus 60:40 Project(โครงการไทยช่วยไทยพลัส 60:40)

A project that may receive approximately 6 million members transferred from the State Welfare Card.

Indonesia(อินโดนีเซีย)ℹ️

The country involved in a strategic partnership plan and a scheduled visit by the Prime Minister.

Supajee Suthamphan(นางศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce who was absent from the meeting.

Sihasak Phuangketkeow(นายสีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs who was absent from the meeting.

Chaichanok Chidchob(นายไชยชนก ชิดชอบ)ℹ️

Minister of Digital Economy and Society who was absent from the meeting.

Jeseth Thaiseth(นายเจเศรษฐ์ ไทยเศรษฐ์)

Deputy Minister of Interior who was absent from the meeting.