Check Eligibility for New State Welfare Card Registration on 25 May

Check the basic eligibility for those qualified to register for the new round of the State Welfare Card on 25 May, with exclusion of groups who have become wealthier or have income exceeding the criteria.

Reporters say the Ministry of Finance is preparing to open registration for the new round of the State Welfare Card under the "Thai Help Thai Plus" project, expected to begin on 25 May 2026.

Mr. Akniti Nititanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, revealed that this registration round will review eligibility by using databases and AI systems to thoroughly examine qualifications. This will provide opportunities for low-income people who were previously overlooked or missed in the last registration round to enter the system.

At the same time, the Ministry will screen the existing 13.2 million cardholders. Those found to have improved their financial status or have income exceeding the criteria will be removed.

Previous eligibility criteria for the "Poor People's Card".

For the conditions of applicants in the previous round, key details include:

• Must be of Thai nationality.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have an income not exceeding 100,000 baht per person per year.
• Average family income not exceeding 100,000 baht per person per year.
• Have total financial assets not exceeding 100,000 baht per person.
• Do not own real estate exceeding the specified criteria.
• Do not have a credit card.
• Have housing loan amounts not exceeding 1.5 million baht and/or vehicle loan amounts not exceeding 1 million baht.
• Must not be a monk, novice, prisoner, resident of a shelter, government official, pension recipient, or hold a political position.

Procedures for implementing the “State Welfare Card” project.

1. Open registration for the State Welfare Card.

2. Verify the eligibility data of applicants and their family members.

3. Announce the results of the eligibility verification.

4. Confirm identity to receive benefits.

5. Start using benefits through the national ID card.

It is expected that the registration process for the "State Welfare Card" or the "Poor People's Card" will be completed by July 2026.