Cabinet Approves 1.667 Billion Baht for State Welfare Fund, Benefiting 13 Million Eligible Citizens
Thailand's cabinet approved 1.667 billion baht from emergency reserves to fund welfare benefits for 13.33 million registered citizens under the 2022 State Welfare Fund program throughout 2025.
At 2:00 p.m. on May 12, 2025 at Government House, Deputy Prime Minister Spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesangjun announced that the cabinet has approved 1.667 billion baht from the central budget's emergency reserve fund for state welfare expenses. This allocation will support beneficiaries of the State Welfare Fund registered under the 2022 State Welfare Registration Program throughout the 2025 fiscal year, as recommended by the Grassroots Economy and Social Welfare Committee. The Prime Minister has authorized the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance to disburse 1.667 billion baht from the emergency reserve fund to provide welfare benefits to 13.33 million eligible citizens enrolled in the 2022 program, beginning from October 2024.
