Cost of living spurs subsidy proposal
The Finance Ministry is considering increasing the value of state welfare card subsidies in response to rising living costs, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Cardholders with an annual income of less than 30,000 baht are currently given 300 baht per month, while those with an annual income of between 30,000 and 100,000 baht receive 200 baht per month.
The source said the ministry may consider raising this benefit to 700 baht per month for people earning less than 30,000 baht, and to 500 baht per month for those…
