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PM orders review of welfare card removals over children's tax claims

10 Sept 21:02 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered an immediate review of a policy that removes state welfare cardholders if their working children claim tax deductions using their names.
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas acknowledged the widespread criticism, deeming the measure unfair to poor cardholders who receive no support from their children.
The State Welfare Card program is designed to assist low-income individuals, and the review aims to ensure fair access to benefits, especially for those unfairly excluded.
As a temporary solution, the Interior Ministry will verify affected cases to ensure eligible individuals can still receive benefits from the 'Thai Chuay Thai Plus' scheme in August and September.

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.