This Wednesday, over 20 million people are crossing their fingers in hopes of receiving approval for state welfare cards, which will provide them with 200-300 baht per month, plus up to 500 baht per month for public transport expenses.
About 22 million Thais applied for the cards in the latest registration round. The Ministry of Finance is working with 43 state agencies to examine the qualifications of the applicants to ensure the scheme provides assistance to targeted groups. The ministry is expected to announce the final list of qualified registrants on Mar 1.
