Poll parties vow more money for the elderlyPolitical parties aim to win the hearts of elderly voters by granting them an old age allowance ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 baht, according to a policy dialogue organised by the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) and the National Health Commission Office. This would require a budget of 420 billion baht to cover around 12 million elderly people in the country. The PPRP also plans to form a health link to arrange local health volunteers to treat elderly and bedridden people in remote areas, and encourage the employment of elderly workers aged 60-65 in the private sector, Mr Sontirat said. Pisit Leeahtam, Democrat policy chairman, said the party will support elderly workers by giving 30,000 baht to elderly clubs in each community. Supachai Jaisamut, Bhumjaithai's registrar, said the party will set up a life insurance fund for elderly people over 60, with death benefits worth 100,000 baht.
