Transport Ministry Opens Vehicle Data Check for State Welfare Card

The Department of Land Transport is expediting public access to check eligibility and appeal for 2025 state welfare card benefits in line with government and transport ministry policy to ensure all citizens have fair and equal access to benefits. Officials have been strictly instructed not to collect any processing fees, and those with outstanding vehicle taxes are temporarily excused from payment during this period to reduce public burden.

According to Land Transport Director-General Sarpong Phaiduryapong, from July 17–23, 2025, a total of 101,838 people submitted requests to verify vehicle ownership to appeal for welfare card benefits. The requests covered 159,425 vehicles: 135,259 motorcycles, 23,581 cars, and 585 other vehicles. The most common reason cited was vehicles exceeding the age limit, followed by decommissioned vehicles, lost vehicles, transferred vehicles, seized vehicles, and cases of identity fraud in vehicle purchases. The department will expedite verification and coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure fair, transparent, and swift benefit eligibility decisions.

The director-general emphasized that the department is fully committed to ensuring citizens receive fair treatment according to transport ministry and government policy. All staff are ready to assist elderly citizens and those filing appeals. No fees whatsoever will be charged for the eligibility verification process. Those with outstanding vehicle taxes due to reasons such as long-term non-use are not required to pay at this stage but must submit a written appeal statement with their signature to officials as evidence for the appeal process.

Citizens wishing to verify their eligibility may visit the Department of Land Transport, Bangkok Metropolitan Transport Office regional offices, or any provincial transport office nationwide, or contact the Land Transport hotline at 1584.