“The ministry’s Anti-Fake News Centre contacted the Department of Older Persons at the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to verify this information and was told it was false,” the ministry said. 
“The department said there was no change in monthly allowance for senior citizens and clarified the current criteria: 
▪︎ Persons aged 60-69 will receive a monthly allowance of Bt600. 
▪︎ Persons aged 70-79 will receive a monthly allowance of Bt700. 
▪︎ Persons aged 80-89 will receive a monthly allowance of Bt800. 
▪︎ Persons aged 90 and above will receive a monthly allowance of Bt1,000. 
Additionally, the department will provide the following benefits for low-income earners: 
▪︎ An additional Bt50 per month for those whose annual income is between Bt30,000 and Bt100,000. 
▪︎ An additional Bt100 per month for those whose annual income is less than Bt30,000. 
 
For further information, contact Department of Older Persons at tel 02 6424336 or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dop.go.th">www.dop.go.th</a>

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Ministry refutes reports on increase in monthly allowance of senior citizens

Recent news and internet posts that the government will increase the monthly allowance of senior citizens by Bt100 per person are false, the Digital Economy and Society Ministry said, warning people against sharing such posts.