Disability Allowance Increased to 1,000 Baht/Month; Cabinet Proposal Expected

Thairath•Politics•10d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's National Committee for the Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has approved an increase in monthly disability allowances from 800 to 1,000 Baht for specific groups, alongside other welfare enhancements, with a proposal to the Cabinet expected this month.

•The National Committee for the Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) approved an increase in the disability allowance.
•The allowance will rise from 800 Baht to 1,000 Baht per month for individuals not receiving state welfare and under 18 years old.
•Other approved measures include expanding loan limits for self-employment and allowing relatives to serve as caregivers for a monthly stipend.
•These proposals are anticipated to be submitted to the Cabinet for approval within June or early July 2026.

Overview

•On June 4, 2026, the National Committee for the Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) held a meeting.
•The NCPD resolved to adjust the disability welfare allowance from 800 Baht to 1,000 Baht per month for individuals not receiving state welfare cards and under 18 years of age, resulting in increased financial support.
•The monthly disability allowance will be increased from 800 Baht to 1,000 Baht, impacting eligible recipients.
•The NCPD approved the procurement of assistive devices for persons with disabilities, using funds from the 2026 budget and a budget of 141 million Baht for 17,000 items.
•The NCPD also approved amendments to the National Action Plan for the Development of the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities, aiming for improved social integration.
•The loan limit for self-employment for persons with disabilities will be expanded from 120,000 Baht to 300,000 Baht, due to current economic conditions and public needs.
•A system for approving relatives as caregivers for persons with disabilities has been implemented, with a potential monthly compensation of 10,800 Baht, resulting in better familial support networks.
•The proposals regarding the disability allowance increase and caregiver support are expected to be presented to the Cabinet meeting within June 2026 or early July 2026, in order to gain official approval.

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Key Quotes

Yotchanan Wongswat

"The NCPD meeting resolved to adjust the disability welfare allowance from 800 Baht to 1,000 Baht per month for those not receiving state welfare cards and under 18 years of age, to ensure equality in receiving this benefit."

ที่ประชุม กพช. มีมติปรับเบี้ยยังชีพผู้พิการ จากเดือนละ 800 บาท เป็น 1,000 บาทต่อเดือน ในกลุ่มผู้ที่ไม่ได้รับบัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐและมีอายุต่ำกว่า 18 ปี เพื่อความเท่าเทียมของการที่จะได้รับเบี้ยในส่วนนี้

Kanpong Rangsiwong

"It should be submitted to the Cabinet meeting within this month. The Cabinet has previously resolved this matter, but the NCPD must convene to lead to a Cabinet meeting again. It is expected to be within June, or at the latest, early July."

น่าจะเข้าสู่ที่ประชุม ครม. ภายในเดือนนี้ และมติ ครม. เคยมีเรื่องนี้ไว้แล้ว แต่จะต้องมีการประชุมคณะกรรมการ กพช. เพื่อนำไปสู่การประชุมของคณะรัฐมนตรีอีกครั้ง ซึ่งคาดว่าน่าจะทันภายในเดือนมิถุนายนนี้ หรือช้าสุดอาจจะเป็นต้นเดือนกรกฎาคม

Key Entities

Organization

NCPD(กพช.)

The National Committee for the Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities, which approved an increase in disability allowances and other welfare measures.

Cabinet(ครม.)

The Council of Ministers, which is expected to review and approve the new welfare measures for persons with disabilities.

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)

A government ministry responsible for social welfare, whose Permanent Secretary provided an update on proposed disability benefits.

Person

Yotchanan Wongswat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation who announced the NCPD's resolutions.

Kanpong Rangsiwong(กันต์พงศ์ รังษีสว่าง)

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, who provided an estimated timeline for the Cabinet's consideration.

Law

Universal Design Act(พ.ร.บ. Universal Design)

A proposed law for which a subcommittee will be established to study and draft, aiming to create inclusive environments for persons with disabilities and the elderly.