Thailand’s grand welfare experiment
Thailand’s new flagship welfare policy has been lauded, but unless it is combined with changes that address structural issues in the Thai economy, it may be destined for failure, Wannaphong Durongkaveroj writes.
It has been two years since the Thai government has implemented its huge and sweeping welfare program aimed at eradicating poverty, but it hasn’t gone as expected. Despite a monthly allowance being paid to more than 14 million people across country, the number of poor people in Thailand has increased by more than 1.3 million, within only a year.
Wannaphong Durongkaveroj
