There are 10.3 million Thais who are 60 or older, 3.5-3.6 million of whom are low-income earners. Those who wish to relinquish their allowance can express their intention at sign-up locations such as district offices in Bangkok and tambon administration organisations. A committee on old-age living allowance chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Narong Pipatanasai will consider how much each elderly Thai will receive per month. Some 10.3 million Thais are 60 or older, 3.5 to 3.6 million of whom are low-income earners. The National Legislative Assembly is also deliberating a draft bill to redirect 2% of sin taxes for planned increases in old-age living allowance.

Source: Bangkok Post October 29, 2017 21:11 UTC