Thailand welfare card benefits updated for October

Thailand’s Comptroller General’s Department has updated the welfare card benefits for October. Eligible individuals will receive various allowances and benefits starting this month, including purchasing allowances, transport subsidies, and additional disability payments.

The welfare card benefits for October began on Tuesday, October 1. Teeraporn Phasuk, Deputy Director-General of the Comptroller General’s Department and spokesperson for the department, stated that those registered for the 2022 Welfare Registration Project can use their smart ID cards to access these benefits.

The benefits include a 300 baht monthly allowance for purchasing goods, effective from October 1 for those who confirmed their identity between August 27 and September 26. However, there will be no retrospective benefits for this period.

Additionally, recipients will receive an 80 baht discount on cooking gas purchases every three months from October to December. Furthermore, a transportation allowance of 750 baht per person per month will be provided for use on public transportation systems such as buses, trains, and private buses participating in the programme. It should be noted that these allowances cannot be withdrawn as cash and will not carry over to the following month.

On October 18, an additional 200 baht per month will be disbursed to individuals with disabilities who are entitled to the disability allowance. This is in addition to the existing 800 baht monthly disability allowance. To qualify for this, recipients must have confirmed their identity between August 27 and September 26. Again, no retrospective benefits will be provided for this period.

“The money will be transferred to the bank accounts linked to the 13-digit national ID number of the eligible individuals or their bank accounts or those of their authorised representatives who receive the 800 baht disability allowance.”

For more information, inquiries can be directed to the Welfare Card Customer Service Center at 0 2109 2345 or the Comptroller General’s Department Call Center at 0-2270-6400 during official working hours.

These updates ensure that eligible individuals receive timely and necessary financial support to help manage their daily expenses. The welfare card programme continues to play a crucial role in providing financial aid to those in need, contributing to their overall well-being and economic stability, reported KhaoSod.