BANGKOK: The government is pushing to raise the monthly allowance for all citizens aged over 60 to 1,000 baht (US$30) per month, secretary to the prime minister Somkid Cheukong said on Friday (Feb 21).
Currently, the senior allowance increases according to age – 600 baht for those aged 60-69, 700 baht for 70-79, 800 baht for 80-89, and 1,000 baht for those over 90.
