Hat Yai City Council Assists Homeless Elderly Woman Denied Welfare Card

A city councilor in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, southern Thailand, has stepped in to assist a homeless elderly woman whose application for a welfare card was rejected. The councilor announced their intention to support the elderly woman after it was determined that she did not meet the eligibility criteria for the welfare card. Furthermore, plans are in place to assist her in applying for a disability card, aiming to help her access additional welfare services. This case highlights issues surrounding social welfare support for the elderly and homeless in Thailand, as well as challenges related to the complexity of application procedures and information disparity. Source: MGR Online (South)