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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.