PM Orders End to 'Support Parents' Rule for Poor Card Eligibility

The segment begins with a discussion about public dissatisfaction with a new policy that links tax deductions for supporting parents to eligibility for the state welfare card.

It is announced that the Prime Minister has ordered the immediate cancellation of the controversial rule, acknowledging the public's strong negative feedback.

Sources reveal that the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Anutin Charnvirakul, will address the issue before departing for Vietnam, confirming the policy's reversal.

The Ministry of Finance is instructed to review and cancel the regulation that linked tax deductions for supporting parents to welfare card eligibility, acknowledging public sentiment.

The decision is framed not as a loss of face for the government, but as a positive step in listening to public feedback and avoiding a rigid stance.

Questions are raised about the future criteria for welfare card eligibility and whether the number of recipients will increase, potentially requiring additional funds.

The discussion shifts to the 'Thai Plus' welfare application, with users inquiring about its remaining balance and usability, highlighting its importance for daily expenses.

A distressing incident is reported where a phone, essential for using the 'Thai Plus' app, was stolen, preventing the owner from making payments.

CCTV footage shows a thief quickly stealing a mobile phone worth over 13,000 baht from the front basket of a motorcycle in Buriram province.

The victim, a 27-year-old disabled man named Pakin Jamnongchuea, recounts parking his motorcycle and leaving his phone covered in the front basket, only for it to be stolen while he was inside the shop.

The victim expresses that the theft's emotional impact stems not just from the phone's value, but from the loss of crucial data and the 'Thai Plus' app, vital for his livelihood.

The victim pleads for the return of his phone, even offering a reward, emphasizing the difficulties he faces in daily life without it.

Police in Nang Rong are actively investigating the theft, reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrator, believed to be a repeat offender targeting unattended items.

A warning is issued to the public to avoid leaving valuable items in motorcycle baskets or unattended, as they are easy targets for opportunistic thieves.