Abhisit advises on the state welfare card issue that the government should not cut anyone's rights yet. The government must first establish a foundation by thoroughly clearing data from the relevant agencies before reviewing the criteria. He insists he does not want to see citizens burdened with filing appeals.
On 23 July 2026 at the Parliament, Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, spoke about the party's work during the parliamentary recess. Although the session is closed, as representatives and the opposition party, they continue to actively address the people’s issues. Regarding the state welfare card problem, which Pitakdej Deddecho, an MP from Nakhon Si Thammarat and the Democrat Party, has protested and urged the government to review citizens’ rights cuts from the start, Abhisit said it is good the government is now beginning to review problematic criteria, including conditions related to owning cars, motorcycles, or studying in the government’s non-formal education system.
Abhisit stated that what he wants to continuously propose is that during this review process, the government should not cut anyone's rights or cause worry to citizens who have been notified of rights removal and thus must bear the burden of filing appeals.
"The government should first establish a foundation by clarifying and finalizing the criteria, including clearing data related to asset ownership from the relevant state agencies. Only then should it proceed to review all rights. I do not want disadvantaged citizens, who have previously received rights, to have to give up their rights under the 60/40 scheme or to feel anxious, distressed, and burdened by the need to file appeals until this matter becomes clear."