Residents from several provinces have flocked to check their eligibility for the "State Welfare Card 2026." Many were disappointed after the system showed "ineligible" due to owning vehicles beyond the permitted limit, prompting calls for the government to urgently address the issue.
On 17 July 2026, reporters at the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) Nong Chang branch in Nong Chang District, Uthai Thani Province, reported that since early morning, people registered for the "State Welfare Card 2026" have been steadily arriving to check their eligibility, as this is the first day applicants can review the results of their qualification assessments.
Interviews with those checking eligibility revealed many registrants failed the qualification review because the system showed they possessed more than one or two cars or motorcycles, even though the individuals insist they have never owned such vehicles according to the data. This caused concern and prompted visits to bank staff for advice.
Some traveled from Huai Khot District, covering over 100 kilometers round-trip, to seek assistance from bank staff in verifying their eligibility and status. After verification, some were confirmed eligible and granted benefits, while many others remained ineligible due to the system indicating ownership of more vehicles than the program allows. Bank officials advised those affected to visit the Uthai Thani Provincial Transport Office to verify and correct vehicle ownership data, as that office manages such records.
One affected individual from Nong Yang Subdistrict, Nong Chang District, whose verification showed vehicle ownership despite their insistence of never owning a car, had to visit the provincial transport office to request officials review and correct the records accordingly.
Affected residents are calling on relevant agencies to promptly resolve data inaccuracies to alleviate their hardship, reduce travel expenses, and facilitate convenience for those who must travel tens or even over a hundred kilometers to correct such information.
Meanwhile, outside Krung Thai Bank's Chakangrao branch in Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang District, the atmosphere was lively with many people queuing continuously to meet officials. Most were those who had checked their welfare card eligibility and found themselves "ineligible," seeking to file appeals for reconsideration.
Interviews with those contacting the bank found that most faced similar issues: the eligibility checking system indicated vehicle ownership, although in reality, they did not own any vehicles at all.
Some even found system records showing ownership of up to three motorcycles, leading to disqualification under the asset criteria.
Officials explained that registrants facing these issues must travel to the Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Transport Office to report and cancel incorrect information, so the data can be updated accurately before submitting appeal documentation.
As a result, some people who learned of these conditions decided to visit the transport office to protect their rights, while others gave up, citing the complicated procedures and additional travel expenses as deterrents.
Similarly, in Yala Province, many residents flocked to the Krung Thai Bank Siroso branch after discovering errors in their records, seeking the bank's help in filing appeals. Among them was 64-year-old Ms. Anusuda Meemutha from Mueang District, Yala, a previous welfare card holder, who showed her phone's alert history indicating vehicle ownership, which caused her to be denied benefits.
Ms. Anusuda stated that after the welfare card eligibility list was announced, a motorcycle appeared in her system records, causing disqualification. She insisted she never purchased that motorcycle and came to the bank to request assistance in coordinating with the transport office for a detailed data review, after which she plans to appeal. She urged the government to thoroughly verify data so low-income citizens can rightfully receive the State Welfare Card to support their livelihoods.