Prompong fears that eligible individuals might be excluded from the State Welfare Card program. He urges the government to review the criteria and promptly correct the data before citizens lose opportunities, stressing there is still time to amend and leave no one behind.
On 18 July 2026, Mr. Prompong Nopparit, former spokesperson for the Pheu Thai Party, commented on the announcement of the State Welfare Card eligibility verification results, noting that many applicants failed the qualification checks. He said that eligibility verification is necessary to ensure government assistance is accurate, transparent, and fair. However, after gathering feedback from people across many regions nationwide, he found multiple cases where data did not align with facts, potentially causing eligible individuals to miss out. He therefore appealed to the government to urgently review the criteria, update the database, and facilitate the appeals process so aid can fairly and fully reach those in need.
A particular issue involves vehicle ownership records: some no longer own cars or motorcycles, yet data still shows them as owners; others sold vehicles long ago but have not transferred registration; some cases have outdated or problematic documentation. Additionally, some people failed eligibility due to their children using their names for tax deductions despite not being their dependents, raising concerns that truly needy individuals are being left out of the system.
Mr. Prompong said that from hearing feedback across several provinces, many registrants feel disappointed—some even cried upon learning the verification results—because they had hoped the State Welfare Card would help ease living costs and support their families during the fragile economic period. Although the government allows appeals until 31 July, in practice, traveling to government offices, requesting documents, and gathering evidence require time and expenses, especially for low-income people, the elderly, and those in remote areas.
He believes that if the government and relevant agencies do not promptly review the criteria, update the database, and facilitate the appeals process, many eligible people—potentially millions—may lose access to state aid due to data limitations or technical procedures, despite facing everyday living cost burdens and hardships.
Mr. Prompong stated that the State Welfare Card is not merely a measure to aid low-income people but a crucial mechanism to reduce living costs, maintain citizens' purchasing power, and support the grassroots economy. When people are well cared for, community purchasing power increases, benefiting the overall national economy.
“A strong government is not one that filters out the most people but one that enables eligible individuals to access assistance quickly, fairly, and comprehensively. There is still time for the government and relevant agencies to review the criteria, update the database, and facilitate appeals, so genuinely needy citizens do not lose their rights due to data or procedural constraints. When people receive comprehensive care, the grassroots economy strengthens, and Thailand can progress steadily. No one deserving assistance should be left behind.” Mr. Prompong concluded.