Thailand delays 15 billion USD digital wallet scheme

Thailand delays 15 billion USD digital wallet scheme

Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Finance Julapun Amornvivat on October 19 announced that the scheme to give 10,000 THB (274 USD) in handouts via digital wallets to more than 50 million people in the country will not be started on February 1, 2024 as planned.
Thai PM pledges to implement “digital wallet” policy

Thai PM pledges to implement “digital wallet” policy

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confirmed that the country’s government will proceed with its plan to provide a 10,000 THB (280 USD) digital wallet to every Thai citizen aged 16 and older.