Suradet proposes state welfare screening overhaul

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

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Suradet Yasawat suggests the government reform the state welfare card screening system to be more comprehensive and utilize local mechanisms.

•Suradet Yasawat proposed changing income-based screening to a comprehensive vulnerability assessment.
•Approximately 2.7 million people appealed their disqualification from the state welfare card as of July 20.
•Suradet Yasawat urged the government to use local officials such as village headmen and Kamnan to verify eligibility.

Overview

•As of July 20, approximately 2.7 million individuals applied for appeals after failing the state welfare card criteria.
•Many individuals lost rights due to vehicle ownership criteria, despite some vehicles being old or broken.
•The government has proposed that the Ministry of Finance review the criteria for submission to the Cabinet soon.
•Suradet Yasawat stated that using only income, assets, or tax conditions as criteria often leads to gaps in coverage.
•Suradet Yasawat suggested integrating government Big Data with financial institutions and local authorities for updated information.
•Suradet Yasawat recommended utilizing the Ministry of Interior's local mechanisms, including village headmen and health volunteers, for accurate data collection.
•Suradet Yasawat proposed shifting the state welfare card from temporary subsidies to a tool for economic opportunity by supporting community shops and small farmers.

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Key Quotes

Suradet Yasawat

"This is commendable that the government listens to reflections and criticism, but regarding the verification of rights, or what some call poverty verification, the accuracy and coverage of the screening system"

ตรงนี้เป็นเรื่องที่น่าชื่นชมที่รัฐบาลรับฟังเสียงสะท้อน วิพากษ์วิจารณ์ หากแต่เรื่องการพิสูจน์สิทธิ หรือที่บางคนเรียกว่า พิสูจน์ความจน ความแม่นยำ และความครอบคลุมของระบบคัดกรอง

Key Entities

Person

Suradet Yasawat(สุรเดช ยะสวัสดิ์)

An independent politician, former Senator, former Member of the House of Representatives, and former Deputy Leader of the Palang Pracharath Party.

Organization

Palang Pracharath Party(พรรคพลังประชารัฐ)ℹ️

A political party where Suradet Yasawat previously served as Deputy Leader.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry tasked by the government to review the state welfare card criteria.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี (ครม.))

The government body to which the reviewed state welfare criteria will be proposed.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing local administration and mechanisms that can be used for eligibility verification.

Policy

State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)

A government welfare program subject to screening criteria and public criticism regarding eligibility.

Thai Chuay Thai Plus 60:40 Project(โครงการไทยช่วยไทยพลัส 60 : 40)

A previous government registration project that experienced similar issues with screening criteria.