Govt adjusts welfare card criteria for farmers

MGR Online•Politics•3d ago

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The Thai government has adjusted the 2026 state welfare registration criteria to exclude agricultural loans from the 100,000 baht debt ceiling.

•The Cabinet approved the adjustment of the 2026 State Welfare Registration Project criteria.
•Agricultural loans will no longer be counted toward the 100,000 baht loan ceiling for eligibility.
•Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Periswiwattana announced the change on July 17, 2026.
•The measure aims to prevent low-income farmers from being incorrectly assessed as having high financial potential.

Overview

•On July 17, 2026, Lalida Periswiwattana announced the adjustment of the state welfare card criteria.
•The Cabinet approved the modification of the 2026 State Welfare Registration Project to exclude agricultural loans from the 100,000 baht credit ceiling.
•Lalida Periswiwattana stated agricultural loans differ from general loans as they are capital for occupation, such as purchasing seeds and fertilizer.
•Excluding these loans prevents low-income farmers from missing out on state welfare due to being assessed as having higher financial potential than reality.
•The adjustment includes loans related to assistance for those affected by drought, floods, and natural disasters.
•Lalida Periswiwattana emphasized that this is not a debt cancellation or a waiver of qualification checks.
•Applicants must still pass criteria regarding income, assets, and other requirements specified by the project.
•Lalida Periswiwattana stated the government prioritizes welfare measures that reflect the actual conditions of the people.

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Key Quotes

Lalida Periswiwattana

"This adjustment of the criteria will help the screening of those eligible for the state welfare card be more appropriate, fair, and reach those who deserve assistance more."

การปรับหลักเกณฑ์ครั้งนี้จะช่วยให้การคัดกรองผู้มีสิทธิได้รับบัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐมีความเหมาะสม เป็นธรรม และเข้าถึงผู้ที่ควรได้รับความช่วยเหลือได้มากยิ่งขึ้น

Key Entities

Person

Lalida Periswiwattana(ลลิดา เพริศวิวัฒนา)

The Deputy Government Spokesperson who announced the adjustment of welfare card criteria.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister leading the government to support low-income earners and farmers.

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The body that approved the improvement of the state welfare registration criteria.

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The office to which the Deputy Government Spokesperson belongs.

Policy

2026 State Welfare Registration Project(โครงการลงทะเบียนเพื่อสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ ปี 2569)

A government project for low-income earners whose 2026 registration criteria were adjusted regarding loan ceilings.