Over 800,000 Thai welfare card recipients have not completed electronic identity verification (e-KYC) as of mid-2026. The Interior Ministry is deploying verification equipment to complete the process, with full enrollment expected by October 1. The Finance Ministry also flagged concerning patterns: over 3 million new beneficiaries, many unemployed or struggling despite five years of enrollment; fraud incidents where people unknowingly opened trading accounts; and calls for better targeting and personalized welfare design. Energy transition project details expected in August.