PM Backs Hold on Handout

PM backs hold on handout

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has defended the government's decision to postpone the third phase of the 10,000-baht handout programme, saying uncontrollable circumstances made it impossible to implement it.

Thailand postpones digital wallet scheme indefinitely

Thailand postpones digital wallet scheme indefinitelyLegacyThe Thai government indefinitely postponed the digital wallet programme, citing world economic issues and a new US tax policy as the reasons for the delay. The digital wallet scheme was a flagship campaign of the Pheu Thai Party and has been promoted since the General Election. The initiative is reported to be of the former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The scheme aimed to distribute …

Thai Finance Minister confirms delay of 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, citing global economic factors

Finance Minister confirms delay of 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, citing global economic uncertainties — insists funds are available, but timing must be right. BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Phichai Chunhavajira announced today, May 19, that the government will postpone the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme until the economic situation becomes more favorable. Speaking after the second meeting of the Economic S…

Third phase 10,000-baht cash handout put off indefinitely - Thai Newsroom

THE third phase of the 10,000-baht cash handout has been indefinitely delayed but the Economic Stimulus Policy Committee said this postponement is not related to not having sufficient money to cover the scheme, Thai Rath newspaper said this evening (May 19) Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who chaired the committee’s meeting today, was asked by […] The post Third phase 10,000-baht cash handout put off indefinitely appeared first on Thai Ne…

Thai Government Pulls Back on 10,000 Baht Digital Handout Scheme Amid Economic Headwinds

Ministers announce delay to flagship "10,000 Baht Phase 3" plan, citing global economic slowdown, but insist it's a postponement, not cancellation