Thai Government to Roll Out 10,000 Baht Cash Payments in Digital Wallet Scheme

The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej
The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo: Paul Sullivan / flickr.

On September 9th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai revealed details about the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, set to be discussed [Read More…]

10,000 Baht to Reach Vulnerable Groups in September: Thaksin

The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej
The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo: Paul Sullivan / flickr.

BANGKOK, Aug 23 (TNA) – Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has announced that 14.5 million vulnerable individuals will receive 10,000 baht each in September. Thailand [Read More…]

Thai PM Srettha Thavisin announces official launch of digital wallet scheme

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivering a speech.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivering a speech. Photo: เศรษฐา ทวีสิน - Srettha Thavisin / Facebook.

After months of delay, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced the official launch of the “digital wallet” scheme today, saying that the estimated 50 million Thai [Read More…]

Thai PM Srettha confirms delayed launch of digital wallet scheme

Srettha Thavisin, former CEO of a leading real estate conglomerate, of the Pheu Thai Party is expected to become Thailand's next PM.
Srettha Thavisin, former CEO of a leading real estate conglomerate, of the Pheu Thai Party is expected to becomenext PM of Thailand. Photo: Hopefully999.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed today a delay to the launch of the “digital wallet” scheme, but no cancellation, adding that he wants to receive [Read More…]