Stipend cases are immoralIt has been two weeks since the controversial recalling of elderly stipends came to light. The problem exposes how messy state databases are and also the negligence of officials tasked with disbursing state welfare. Under Thai law, elderly people entitled to a state pension are disqualified from obtaining other state stipends. After these cases triggered public outrage, the government pledged to correct the problem. These past weeks saw Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda and Finance Minister Arkhom, all showing sympathy with these elderly people.

Source: Bangkok Post February 05, 2021 22:18 UTC