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State to spend B50bn on welfare cards

State welfare cardholders are required to re-register for all new rounds.

The government is expected to spend 50 billion baht on the state welfare card scheme in fiscal 2023, says Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat.

Around 21.5 million Thais registered for the cards during the latest registration period.

Mr Santi said on Friday that the ministry is working with 43 state agencies to examine the qualifications of the applicants in the latest round to ensure the scheme provides financial assistance to targeted vulnerable groups.

He expects the ministry to announce the final list of qualified registrants on March 1.

There are 13.5 million cardholders at present and all existing cardholders are required to re-register for any new…

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