Flawed Screening System Denies Welfare Cards in Buriram

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Residents of Ban Ballang in Buriram Province report losing their state welfare card rights due to incorrect data in the government screening system.

•On July 18, 2026, news teams found multiple residents in Ban Ballang, Buriram, who failed the state welfare card screening.
•The screening system incorrectly reported that some applicants owned two cars, exceeding the program's criteria.
•Affected residents, including Ms. Thongdee and Mr. Somrit Rattananam, have filed appeals for right reviews.

•On July 18, 2026, a news team surveyed Ban Ballang Village, Nong Tad Subdistrict, Mueang District, Buriram Province.
•Multiple elderly residents and new applicants for the state welfare card found they did not meet the criteria due to system errors.
•The screening system incorrectly listed applicants as owning cars, even for those who never owned one or had sold their vehicles years ago.
•Ms. Thongdee, a single mother caring for a disabled daughter, was denied the right because the system listed her as owning two cars.
•Mr. Somrit Rattananam was denied the right despite never owning a car in his life, owning only an old motorcycle.
•Affected residents have submitted appeals to have their rights reviewed.
•Residents are calling on the government to correctly screen qualifications to prevent the loss of essential financial support.

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State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)

A government welfare program providing financial assistance to low-income citizens.

Ban Ballang Village(หมู่บ้านบัลลังก์)

A village located in Nong Tad Subdistrict, Mueang District, Buriram Province.

Nong Tad Subdistrict(ต.หนองตาด)

A subdistrict in Mueang District, Buriram Province.

Mueang District(อ.เมือง)

A district in Buriram Province.

Buriram Province(จ.บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province where the affected residents reside.

Ms. Thongdee(น.ส.ทองดี)

A resident of Ban Ballang and a single mother of a disabled daughter who was denied welfare rights.

Mr. Somrit Rattananam(นายสมริต รัตนะนาม)

A resident who has previously received welfare rights but was denied in the current round due to system errors.