Finance Ministry: Welfare Card Rules Stand; Tax Deduction Appeals Open
Post Today•Economy•
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Key Quotes
"For the criteria, we will stick to the Cabinet resolution first. If there are any complaints, please file them; you can appeal."
สำหรับเกณฑ์ยังคงยึดตามมติ ครม. ไปก่อน ส่วนจะมีประเด็นร้องเรียนก็ร้องเรียนมา สามารถยื่นอุทธรณ์ได้
"Having a stock account or being a company director does not automatically mean disqualification, but further fact-checking is required."
การมีบัญชีหุ้นหรือเป็นกรรมการบริษัทไม่ได้หมายความว่าจะถูกตัดสิทธิโดยอัตโนมัติ แต่จะต้องมีการตรวจสอบข้อเท็จจริงเพิ่มเติม
Key Entities
Organization
The Thai government body responsible for the nation's treasury and fiscal policy, overseeing the Welfare Card program.
The chief executive body of the Thai government, responsible for the formulation and execution of national policy, including the approval of welfare programs.
Fiscal Policy Office (FPO)(สำนักงานเศรษฐกิจการคลัง (สศค.))
A government agency under the Ministry of Finance, responsible for economic analysis and policy recommendations, with its Director-General acting as spokesperson.
Policy
Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)
A government subsidy program in Thailand aimed at assisting low-income citizens, with eligibility criteria subject to periodic review.
Parental Tax Deductions(ลดหย่อนภาษีพ่อแม่)
A tax provision allowing individuals to reduce their taxable income by claiming expenses related to the care of their parents, which has implications for Welfare Card eligibility.
Person
Mr. Winich Wisetsuwanaphum(นายวินิจ วิเศษสุวรรณภูมิ)
Director-General of the Fiscal Policy Office and spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance, who provided clarification on the Welfare Card criteria.
Timeline
2026(ปี 2026)
The Thai Buddhist Era year relevant to the Welfare Card screening and policy announcements discussed in the article.
July 17, 2026(17 กรกฎาคม 2026)
The date when the results of the Welfare Card eligibility checks will be announced and the appeals process will commence.
June 4-21, 2026(4-21 มิถุนายน 2026)
The period during which existing Welfare Card holders must reaffirm their intention to continue receiving benefits.