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Cabinet adjusts state welfare card rules on personal status and vehicles
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
The Cabinet has approved revised criteria for the 2026 State Welfare Card scheme, extending existing rights until September 30 and launching the new round on October 1.
Poll finds most older respondents say Thai welfare is inadequate
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026
Suan Dusit Poll finds 74.65% of respondents aged 60 and over say existing welfare is inadequate, with community-based assistance their leading access demand.
VAT increase proposal aims to boost government revenue and improve senior benefits
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
A proposal to increase VAT to 10% could generate an additional 200,000-300,000 million THB annually, with plans to allocate funds to senior welfare and tax reform.
Japan PM apologizes for welfare benefit cuts
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday apologised after the Supreme Court ruled the government reductions of welfare benefits to be unlawful.
Labour protection bill passes committee, cuts hours and boosts holidays
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025
The draft labour protection bill, reducing working hours and increasing holidays, has passed the committee stage and is set to enter the next parliamentary session.
Ekniti upbeat 2025 GDP to grow at least 2.2% from stimulus packages
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2025
Ekniti Nitithanprapas forecasts GDP growth above 2.2% in 2025, fuelled by Let’s Go Halves Plus, welfare top-ups, and new Quick Big Win stimulus plans.
Thai women want partners and children but cite welfare as key incentive
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
A recent survey has revealed that 88% of Thai women wish to have a partner, while 63% also want children, with improved welfare cited as the strongest incentive.
Finance Ministry to introduce negative income tax in 2027 for welfare improvement
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025
The Finance Ministry is set to introduce a new welfare system with the implementation of a negative income tax within 2027.
BMA Pushes for Insurance Schemes to Protect Frontline Workers and Communities
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025
(June 11, 2025) - Bangkok City Hall teams up with insurance regulator to study comprehensive coverage, aiming to elevate quality of life for residents.
Teachers slam MOU giving discounts at Brewery
TUESDAY, JUNE 03, 2025
A Thai teachers’ group urges cancellation of a welfare deal with a brewery, citing harm to educators’ image and values.