Yotchanan and Nikorn Launch PM CARE Digital Welfare in Roi Et

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Prime Minister Yotchanan Wongsawat and Minister Nikorn Somklang launched a proactive service unit in Roi Et to provide digital welfare and vocational training for persons with disabilities.

•The event took place on July 18 at the Sri Somdet District Office Auditorium in Roi Et Province.
•The 'PM CARE' digital system was introduced to connect government databases with the ThaiD and Tang Rath applications.
•The project focused on improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups through a One Stop Service.

Overview

•On July 18, Yotchanan Wongsawat presided over the opening of the 'Proactive Service Unit Project to Access Rights and Promote Occupations for Persons with Disabilities in Roi Et Province, Fiscal Year 2026'.
•Nikorn Somklang led the delivery of welfare services, including the launch of the PM CARE (Care • Access • Response • e-Service) digital innovation.
•The PM CARE system integrates government databases with the ThaiD and Tang Rath applications to reduce paperwork and processing time.
•Nikorn Somklang stated that the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is committed to reducing inequality by developing the quality of life for persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups.
•The event included providing budgets for Roi Et community organizations, financial aid for vulnerable groups, and an integrated disability ID card service.
•Yotchanan Wongsawat stated that the government's ultimate goal is to ensure all groups, especially the vulnerable, have equal access to state rights and welfare.
•The PM CARE system allows elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups to request aid and track status online, reducing travel expenses.

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Key Quotes

Yotchanan Wongsawat

"What we bring to the people of Roi Et today is not just an online system, but also comprehensive services in the actual area."

สิ่งที่เรานำมามอบให้พี่น้องประชาชนชาวร้อยเอ็ดในวันนี้ ไม่ได้มีเพียงแค่ระบบออนไลน์ แต่ยังรวมถึงการให้บริการแบบครบวงจรในพื้นที่จริง

Key Entities

Person

Yotchanan Wongsawat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

Nikorn Somklang(นิกร โสมกลาง)

Minister of Social Development and Human Security.

Organization

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️

The ministry where Yotchanan Wongsawat serves as Minister.

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for the PM CARE system and social welfare for vulnerable groups.

ThaiD

An application linked with the PM CARE system's government database.

Tang Rath(ทางรัฐ)

An application linked with the PM CARE system's government database.

Place

Roi Et(ร้อยเอ็ด)ℹ️

The province where the proactive service unit project was held.

Sri Somdet District(อำเภอศรีสมเด็จ)

The location of the auditorium where the project opening ceremony took place in Roi Et.

Policy

PM CARE(พม.CARE)

A digital social welfare innovation (Care • Access • Response • e-Service) for requesting aid and tracking status online.