The process for requesting a review of eligibility for the 2026 State Welfare Card registration program is open for applicants who did not meet the qualification criteria from 17 to 31 July 2026, between 06:00 and 23:00.
After the Ministry of Finance announced the registration results, for the State Welfare Card, also known as the Poor People's Card, on 18 July 2026, it was found that over 9.3 million people who previously held rights to the card lost eligibility in this round. Consequently, the government is preparing to allow those losing eligibility to appeal for a review and is ready to amend strict criteria to better fit people's lifestyles.
Miss Lalida Perwivattana, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, explained the appeal procedure for those disqualified from the State Welfare Card program. She said the government allows 2026 applicants who did not pass qualification review to submit a request for eligibility review from 17 to 31 July, enabling the public to check information, correct errors, and maintain their rights. This can be done through four government-provided channels for convenience: registration units at five banks—Krungthai Bank, Government Savings Bank, Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), Government Housing Bank (GHB), and the Islamic Bank of Thailand—or via the program’s website, the State Welfare Card website, the “Paotang” application, and the “Thang Rath” application. Those who are asked to correct information or submit additional documents must do so in person at the relevant qualification verification office by 16 August; failure to do so may affect eligibility consideration.
Mr. Akkharanat Kankittinan, Deputy Minister of Education, addressed reports that some students under the Office of Non-Formal and Informal Education (NFE) have been dropping out after failing to qualify for the State Welfare Card. He said the Ministry of Education is aware of the issue and is urgently coordinating with relevant agencies to find solutions. He emphasized no student should have to choose between education and essential welfare rights. Students are urged not to drop out prematurely, as the ministry is working swiftly to resolve the problem. He expressed concern over the news, stating he does not want any student to quit school due to worries about rights or family burdens. Students should focus on their studies and dreams, while the ministry takes responsibility for solving the issues. The ministry will stand beside the students and work with all parties to find the best solutions to ensure uninterrupted education. Any obstacles from criteria or procedures will be addressed through consultations with related agencies. He encouraged students not to lose hope.
In Sisaket Province, Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Minister of Transport, commented on the many appeals from people who lost eligibility for the State Welfare Card because their names appeared as vehicle owners even though ownership had been transferred. He reported that the Director-General of the Department of Land Transport (DLT) informed that many people visited transport offices in various provinces to verify motorcycle ownership data following criteria limiting ownership to one motorcycle for welfare card eligibility. The implementation revealed discrepancies, particularly for those who had transferred motorcycles but their names remained as owners, or for vehicles left unused for a long time but registration was not canceled due to unpaid taxes and fees. Therefore, the DLT issued a notice to all provincial transport offices to waive all fees for citizens verifying vehicle ownership to support welfare card eligibility checks and opened channels for case-by-case complaints.
Mr. Siripong added that the Ministry of Transport has also sent a letter to the Ministry of Finance requesting a review of two criteria: first, the consideration of motorcycle ownership exceeding one unit when the vehicle is over 10-15 years old and has not been registered for a long time, reflecting disuse—the transport office will help verify such information for appeals; second, applicants who did not receive benefits despite registering can appeal via various channels including the Thang Rath app, BAAC, and provincial transport offices, providing another avenue to confirm vehicle ownership. The DLT Director-General has proposed this to the Ministry of Finance and discussed with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mr. Anek Niti Prasertsom, agreeing that any criteria inconsistent with people's lifestyles should allow immediate appeals within a two-week period. Earlier processing benefits the public. Currently, many appeals have been filed; apologies were extended to those affected. The Ministry of Finance is ready to consider amending overly strict or unrealistic criteria.
Steps for eligibility review via the project website.
https://welfare.mof.go.th
orhttps://บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ.mof.go.th
From 17 to 31 July 2026, between 06:00 and 23:00.
Four channels for submitting eligibility reviews include:
Reference https://บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ.mof.go.th