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Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
National

More help for the elderly

A senior citizen arrives for service at Bangkhunthian Geriatric Hospital in Bangkok. (Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool)

The country has multiple pension funds for retirees, such as the Social Security Fund, Government Pension Fund and National Saving Fund. Those without one rely on the government's old age allowance scheme.

However, the monthly subsidy scheme, which currently disburses 600–1,000 baht depending on their age, may not be enough to help with recipients' daily expenses and other needs.

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