By April 2023, the state welfare card balance can be checked by those who have successfully completed identity verification. The Ministry of Finance will transfer money to a smart card for registered cardholders, with 12,270,571 people set to receive a monthly amount of 1,565 baht per person starting from April 1, 2023. Wallet limit details are defined as follows:
On April 1, 2023, the purchase limit for consumer goods is 300 baht per person per month, the credit limit for public transportation is 500 baht per person per month for all state welfare card holders, and the limit for discounts when buying cooking gas from specified stores from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day is 100 baht per person per 3 months (April-June).
On April 18, 2023, there will be an electricity bill discount of 315 baht per household per month and a 100 baht discount on water bills per household per month.
Those who have passed the state welfare card qualification criteria but have not completed identity verification will not receive past spending limits for all wallets.
The table displays the authentication process and compounding rights for the amount paid for the purchase of goods.
Check the balance of the state welfare card, the poor people card in April 2023. Those who have successfully verified their identity will receive a credit limit of 1,565 baht per person to transfer to their smart card in every wallet.
State Welfare Card April 2023 that the Ministry of Finance will transfer money to a smart card for people who register for state welfare cards. And successfully verified their identity with a total of 12,270,571 people who will start transferring money on April 1, 2023 onwards, with a total amount of money received each month at 1,565 baht per person, details of the limit for each wallet defined as follows
April 1, 2023
- The purchase limit for consumer goods is 300 baht per person per month.
- Credit limit for public transportation is 500 baht per person per month, all state welfare card holders.
- Limit of discounts for buying cooking gas from stores as specified by the Ministry of Energy in the amount of 100 baht per person per 3 months (April-June), spending from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day.
April 18, 2023
- Electricity bill discount of 315 baht per household per month
- 100 baht discount on water bills per household per month
In this regard, those who have passed the criteria for considering the qualifications of the state welfare card If you verify your identity late, you will not receive the past spending limit for all wallets as well.
| Authenticate | start exercising | Compounding Rights (Only for the amount paid for the purchase of goods) |
| 1-26 Mar. ’23 | April 1, 2023 | – |
| 27 Mar. – 26 Apr. ’23 | May 1, 2023 | amount 1 month (Apr. ’23) |
| 27 Apr. – 26 May 2023 | 1 June 2023 | 2 months (April-May 2023) |
| 27 May – 26 June 2023 | July 1, 2023 | 3 months (Apr.-June. 23) |
The State Welfare Card in April 2023 is a much-needed lifeline for those in need of financial assistance. With a credit limit of 1,565 baht per person per month, this program will help millions of people across the country. It is essential for eligible individuals to verify their identity within the specified timeframe to receive the full benefits of this program. The government has set clear limits on how much individuals can spend on certain items each month, such as consumer goods and public transportation.
It’s heartening to see that the government is taking proactive measures to support the vulnerable sections of society. With discounts on electricity and water bills, the State Welfare Card program, and similar initiatives, low-income households can breathe a sigh of relief in the face of increasing costs of living. Let us hope that such measures will continue to be rolled out proactively to support the most vulnerable members of our society.