Attitudes and Recommendations of the Public Using the State Welfare Card in Huai Mek District, Kalasin Province

Abstract

This research article aims to study 1) the attitudes of the public using the State Welfare Card in Huai Mek District, Kalasin Province, and 2) the recommendations of the public regarding the use of the State Welfare Card in the same district. The research instruments used were a 5-point rating scale questionnaire and an open-ended questionnaire, with a sample group consisting of 119 citizens who use the State Welfare Card. The statistics used for data analysis included percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The study results revealed that 1) the overall attitude level of the public using the State Welfare Card was moderate, with individual aspects ranked from highest to lowest as follows: Understanding, Feeling, and Behavior; and 2) the findings regarding the recommendations and attitudes of the public using the State Welfare Card indicated that (1) the monthly allowance for purchasing consumer goods should be increased, (2) assistance for water and electricity bills should be provided, (3) the screening process for low-income individuals should be thoroughly reviewed, and (4) the government should provide employment opportunities for the unemployed public.