MSD investigates disability card fee fraud in Surin

Matichon•General•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Nikorn Somklang has dispatched advisor Chanin Rungthanakiat to Surin province to investigate reports of scammers charging fees for disability ID card processing.

•Nikorn Somklang ordered an urgent investigation into reports of fraud regarding disability card fees in Surin.
•Chanin Rungthanakiat was assigned to find the root cause of the problem and assist affected citizens.
•The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSD) emphasizes that disability ID card issuance is free of charge.
•Chanin Rungthanakiat scheduled a site visit to Surin on September 16.

Overview

•Nikorn Somklang assigned Chanin Rungthanakiat to visit Surin province to investigate reports of fraudsters charging fees for disability ID cards.
•The investigation follows complaints on social media regarding unauthorized fees for disability ID card processing in Surin.
•Chanin Rungthanakiat stated that applicants must first receive a disability assessment from a hospital doctor to obtain a certification document.
•Chanin Rungthanakiat noted that applications can be submitted via the Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office, disability service centers, hospitals, local administrative organizations, or online systems.
•Chanin Rungthanakiat scheduled a visit to the area on September 16 to monitor the investigation and build public confidence.
•Chanin Rungthanakiat emphasized that the process of issuing disability ID cards under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security involves no fees or expenses.
•Chanan Rungthanakiat instructed local agencies to integrate efforts, reach citizens closely, and produce public relations materials to warn against legal threats and scams.

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Key Entities

Person

Nikorn Somklang(นิกร โสมกลาง)

Minister of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.

Chanin Rungthanakiat(ชนินทร์ รุ่งธนเกียรติ)

Advisor to the Minister of Social Development and Human Security.

Organization

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for disability ID card issuance.

Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office(สำนักงานพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์จังหวัด)

One of the channels where citizens can apply for a disability ID card.

Place

Surin Province(จ.สุรินทร์)ℹ️

The location where reported fraud regarding disability ID card fees occurred.