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Tragedy as Elderly Woman Dies While Appealing State Welfare Card Cut
One News•11:22•Politics•
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A series of reports highlight the struggles of low-income citizens facing disqualification from the state welfare program, including a fatal incident in Nan province.
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Many low-income citizens are disqualified from the state welfare card due to strict criteria, including vehicle ownership.
Citizens in various provinces attempt to appeal disqualifications at banks and transport offices.
A 69-year-old woman in Nan collapses and dies while queuing for an appeal.
Reports emerge of citizens being charged high taxes while attempting to clear vehicle records for the appeal.
The Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance meet to discuss adjusting the screening criteria and integrating 2.3 million new eligible recipients.
Who & What's Involved
Cabinet (Cabinet Meeting)Ministry of FinanceMinistry of InteriorMinistry of TransportOne Stop Service CenterEkniti Nitithanprapas
Topics
State Welfare CardPovertyGovernment PolicySocial InequalityAdministrative Reform
Locations
Pua District, Nan ProvinceSa Kaeo ProvinceNakhon Ratchasima ProvinceNonthaburi ProvinceThai Khu Fa Building