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PM Positive on 'Thai Chui Thai Plus', No Poor Card Rule Changes

PM Positive on 'Thai Chui Thai Plus', No Poor Card Rule Changes

Khaosod•Politics•4d ago

Reader Briefing

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed satisfaction with the public's engagement with the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus' economic stimulation program, while firmly stating there will be no changes to the existing criteria for the state welfare card, despite some public criticism.

  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Siyarn Market to observe the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus' program's impact and found strong public satisfaction.
  • •The PM confirmed that the conditions for the state welfare card will not be adjusted, despite some public feedback suggesting they are too strict.
  • •The 'Thai Chui Thai Plus' program aims to stimulate the economy by encouraging public spending and benefiting both consumers and vendors.

Overview

  • •Anutin Charnvirakul visited Siyarn Market on June 3, 2026, to observe public spending in the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus' project.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus' project is well-received by the public, benefiting both buyers and sellers.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed that there will be no adjustments to the criteria for the state welfare card, despite some criticisms.
  • •The 'Thai Chui Thai Plus' program is designed to help citizens impacted by the situation in the Middle East, focusing on fuel and electricity costs.
  • •The government intends to reallocate unused funds from the 30 million available 'Thai Chui Thai Plus' subsidies for other urgent needs under emergency loan decrees.
  • •Some individuals are not utilizing the state welfare card due to criticisms of stringent conditions, such as parents being disqualified if their children claim tax deductions.
  • •Registration for the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus' scheme is ongoing, and the government will review public feedback for future projects.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul plans to discuss the state welfare card system with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ek-orn Nitithatpanpron to address details and potential improvements.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"Please don't stop. I told them if the project is well-received, as mentioned, it helps circulate money in the economy. We must keep adding more."
ขออย่าให้หยุด จึงบอกไปว่า ถ้าโครงการได้รับการตอบรับที่ดี อย่างที่บอกเป็นการช่วยกันทำให้เม็ดเงินเข้าไปมีการไหลเวียนในระบบเศรษฐกิจมากขึ้น เราก็ต้องหาเรื่องพลัสไปเรื่อยๆ
Anutin Charnvirakul
"There will be problems. These projects benefit almost 30 million people. Some will be satisfied, some not. We will survey satisfaction."
ปัญหาต่างๆ ก็ต้องมีบ้าง เรื่องโครงการเหล่านี้ เรายังประโยชน์ให้กับประชาชนตั้งเกือบ 30 ล้านคน ก็อาจมีคนพอใจ ไม่พอใจ เราก็ไปรวบรวมสำรวจความถึงพอใจ
Anutin Charnvirakul
"I walked and met hundreds of people, both from the state welfare card and Thai Chui Thai Plus, and I didn't see anyone complaining."
ผมไปเดินก็เจอเป็นร้อยคน ทั้งบัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ และไทยช่วยไทยพลัส ก็ไม่เห็นมีใครบ่น

Key Entities

Person

Prime Minister Anutin(นายกฯ อนุทิน)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Interior, who commented on economic stimulus programs and welfare cards.
Mr. Ek-orn Nitithatpanpron(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, who will provide details on the state welfare card system.

Policy

Poor People's Card(บัตรคนจน)
A state welfare card program providing benefits to low-income citizens in Thailand.
State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)
Synonymous with 'Poor People's Card,' a government program providing social welfare benefits in Thailand.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
A political party in Thailand, a component of the current coalition government.

Place

Siyarn Market(ตลาดศรีย่าน)
A market visited by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to observe public engagement with economic stimulus programs.