The Ministry of Social Development is advancing care for homeless individuals by screening 16 people on Ratchadamnoen Road before referring two volunteers to the protection center for health care, family tracing, and career planning to help them regain stability and live securely.
On 8 August 2026, Major Phatdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, disclosed that the government, through the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), is proactively assisting homeless people by conducting field visits to reach them, screening problems individually, and connecting appropriate support covering health, rights and welfare, family, and employment.
Recently, on 7 August 2026 at 19:30, Dr. Anekchai Ruangrattanakorn, advisor to the Minister of MSDHS, accompanied officials from the Department of Social Development and Welfare, the Bangkok Protection and Quality of Life Enhancement Center, and Bangkok municipal officers to Ratchadamnoen Road, Bangkok, to monitor the situation and provide assistance to the homeless in the area.
During the visit, 16 homeless individuals were found—13 men and 3 women. Officials spoke with them individually, collected data, assessed their living conditions, basic physical and mental health, and inquired about their problems and needs, while providing information about accessible rights and welfare.
Following these discussions, two men volunteered to receive protection at the Bangkok Protection and Quality of Life Enhancement Center. This step continues the outreach work, with officials conducting detailed assessments to determine appropriate assistance plans tailored to each individual.
These two individuals will undergo physical and mental health examinations, receive care for alcohol dependency, have family tracing conducted, and undergo assessments of their readiness for independent living. Meanwhile, officials will coordinate with relevant agencies to support vocational training, employment, and income generation suited to each person’s capabilities.
Major Phatdarasmi explained that helping homeless people requires an individualized approach since each person’s causes and issues differ. Therefore, field visits focus not only on removing people from public spaces but on understanding their problems and connecting them with necessary services for precise problem-solving.
“The two volunteers entering the center exemplify a process that starts with field visits to build trust, followed by systematic care including health checks, family follow-up, and vocational readiness preparation. The goal is to help each individual regain a stable life,” she said.
The government and the Ministry of Social Development will continue ongoing field monitoring of the homeless, coordinating with relevant agencies to provide access to health services, rights and welfare, protection, family tracing, and employment. The focus is to ensure assistance addresses individual problems effectively and leads to tangible improvements in quality of life.
