Nakhon Ratchasima Opens Aid Center for Welfare Card Appeals

Nakhon Ratchasima has established an assistance center to help residents appeal welfare card denials. On July 21, 2025, the provincial treasury office at Nakhon Ratchasima City Hall opened the support center following a meeting called by Governor Anupong Sukkumnit to coordinate assistance for those appealing welfare card rejections, which affected many applicants who failed certain qualification criteria.

Provincial treasury officials reported modest foot traffic at the center, with only about 10 visitors throughout the day. Most residents chose to file appeals directly at five local banks or through other channels. Staff at the treasury office provided guidance on the appeal process and directed people to relevant agencies. Data showed that the primary reason for appeals was vehicle ownership—residents had registered vehicles in their names for their children, or owned vehicles that had been sold, damaged, or seized but still appeared in the transport office records, making them ineligible.

The provincial treasury reminded residents to carefully review all procedures and confirm their appeals by pressing a confirmation button in the system. The appeal period runs from July 17–31, 2025, with document changes accepted through August 16, 2025.

At Krung Thai Bank's branch at city hall, residents continued submitting appeals. Most had vehicles registered in their names but did not own them—typically registered for children. One woman reported owning two motorcycles, though one was seized in 2564 but still listed in the transport office system, making her ineligible.

NangNiphavarn, 74, explained her situation: "I own one motorcycle and still owe payments on it. I earn only 150–200 baht daily doing casual work. I also suffer from a heart blockage condition, making daily life difficult. I hope to qualify for the welfare card this time to ease my living expenses."