The National Housing Authority is proceeding with providing housing for the elderly and vulnerable groups under the 2025 project to renovate or build homes for seniors and vulnerable populations, aiming to sustainably improve quality of life (Comfortable Homes for Elderly Grandmothers). The project covers nine provinces, totaling 29 houses.
Governor Taweepong Wichaidit of the National Housing Authority stated that the agency's mission includes developing and constructing housing for low- to middle-income citizens, alongside enhancing residents' quality of life within communities. Emphasizing social responsibility, the Authority's board continuously expresses concern for the public through this project to renovate or build homes for seniors and vulnerable groups, aiming for sustainable quality of life improvements. This involves repairing or constructing new homes and adapting living environments to suit the specific needs and characteristics of residents. The goal is to improve housing quality for low-income elderly individuals aged 60 and above, as well as for people with disabilities and children, enabling them to live comfortably in their existing communities. Additionally, the project promotes the organization's corporate social responsibility (CSR) image.
The "Comfortable Homes for Elderly Grandmothers" project began in 2010 in Bang Tabun Subdistrict, Ban Laem District, Phetchaburi Province, and has since expanded across various regions nationwide. From 2010 to 2024, the National Housing Authority renovated, repaired, and built a total of 540 homes—399 renovated and 141 newly constructed. In 2025, the Authority is undertaking 29 housing projects in nine provinces: Uthai Thani, Lopburi, Nakhon Sawan, Ranong, Kalasin, Sa Kaeo, Uttaradit, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son. These include 15 renovations and 14 new constructions. The Authority supports the budget as donations for seniors aged 60 and above and selected vulnerable groups from local communities under specified criteria. Renovation budgets do not exceed 100,000 baht per house, and new constructions are capped at 130,000 baht per house to ensure sanitary, safe, and appropriate living conditions for the elderly. The project operates through integrated cooperation with provincial social development offices, local administrative organizations, self-reliant communities, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, the Housing Assistance Foundation, as well as contractors and local volunteers to complete the housing improvements.
Governor Taweepong added that this project is a source of pride for the National Housing Authority in demonstrating social responsibility. It aligns with the "PMS Close to You" policy of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, which aims to enhance citizens' quality of life through housing, community, and urban development. This is achieved by integrating environmental, economic, welfare, and innovative aspects to produce tangible nationwide results under the concept of "Reducing Expenses, Generating Income, Restarting Life."
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