Thailand's Ministry of Social Development Launches Vulnerable Group Support Program in Nakhon Sawan

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Mr. Nikorn Soemklang, Minister of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), led a team of ministry executives and relevant agencies to Nakhon Sawan province to drive the 2027 fiscal year project titled 'MSDHS Nakhon Sawan Creates Happiness, Warm Homes, Satisfied Communities.' The initiative aims to ensure vulnerable groups have universal access to welfare services, develop community-level care systems, and establish a central kitchen named 'Khuk Jai Im Thong' (Happy Heart, Full Belly) to provide food support and promote livelihood development. Accompanying the minister were MSDHS Deputy Minister Mr. Chokchai Chianchayaya, executives of the National Housing Authority including Ms. Jatuporn Rujipanich, Mr. Niti Witthawiroj, Mr. Thitiphan Leerattanachai, and Mr. Nuttawut Samithibenchapol. The team visited homes in Tambon Phra Non, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Sawan to encourage vulnerable groups and foster multi-sector collaboration for sustainable quality of life improvements. Related context includes a Cabinet decision on September 29, 2026, approving the National Housing Authority's low-income rental housing project with 596 units under a 439.225 million baht investment, and flood relief measures offering rent-free periods and waived penalties for affected households.