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Groups seek more money for seniors

Govt urged to keep election promise

A civic group of low-income communities protest in front of the finance ministry on Aug 17 against the caretaker government’s move to give a monthly allowance only to poor elderly people who meet certain criteria.  (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)

Civic groups on Thursday submitted a bill seeking a 3,000 baht rise in the monthly living allowance for the elderly, up from the current 600…

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