Poor people’s card, state welfare card, Jan. 65, big discounts, lots of money coming in.

• January 1, ‌2022

1. Financial assistance ⁢amount: ​ The spending cap for essential goods and educational materials from Thongfa Pracharath shops is 700-800 baht monthly (up from ‍the prior⁢ 200/300 baht limit, plus a​ 500 baht boost from a separate purchasing power initiative). Cash withdrawals are prohibited.

Eligibility: ​ All recipients of government ‌welfare​ cards.

2. Financial assistance amount: Travel costs are ⁣covered up to 500 baht per month per individual for public transportation,‌ including buses and trains (MRTA and BTS). Cash withdrawals are not allowed.

Eligibility: ⁣ All government welfare card holders.

3. Financial assistance amount: A cooking ⁢gas purchase allowance of‌ 45 baht is granted ⁤every three months (one redemption per three-month period) at ⁣approved vendors using the⁤ welfare card.⁣ Cash withdrawals are not permitted.

Eligibility: All government ⁤welfare card holders.