It is understandable that distributing wealth to the poor is a must-do thing for governments. The rest were economically vulnerable, moderately poor and extremely poor. Each of them started with a few thousand baht of debt to buy chemicals and fertiliser -- a condition required under the system. It's a miracle the majority are being overlooked as the door of opportunity is opened only for the rich to get richer. As a result, the state could obtain more revenue to invest in public facilities and state welfare to reduce the financial burden of the poor.

Source: Bangkok Post December 14, 2017 23:26 UTC