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Economist airs unease over B10,000 digital handout
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/08/2023
» Economists have voiced concern over the Pheu Thai Party's planned 10,000-baht digital handout policy, predicting it could affect the value of the baht and deteriorate monetary and fiscal discipline.
Pheu Thai digital money giveaway sparks scam apps
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/08/2023
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) warned on Friday that online scammers are promoting false advertisements for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, a policy proposed by the Pheu Thai Party.
Economic challenges facing Pheu Thai
Business, Published on 26/08/2023
» The political picture is finally becoming clear with the election in parliament this week of Srettha Thavisin from the Pheu Thai Party as the country's 30th prime minister.
Thailand needs tighter fiscal stance - central banker
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/08/2023
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) wants the new government led by Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party to pursue fiscal consolidation in tandem with monetary policy to avoid fuelling inflation in the economy.
Pheu Thai's digital wallet under scrutiny
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/08/2023
» Blockchain and technology analysts believe the Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet scheme could create a new digital payment infrastructure and stimulate the economy.
PT to stick to digital wallet plan
News, Published on 24/08/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday insisted the Pheu Thai-led government will press ahead with the party's 10,000 baht digital handout policy immediately after his cabinet is royally endorsed.
Russia tests digital ruble in bid to bypass sanctions
AFP, Published on 16/08/2023
» MOSCOW: Russia began testing its new digital ruble with consumers on Tuesday, in the hope blockchain technology will help it evade sanctions and tighten control over its citizens.
CRC teams up with Ant Group for Alipay+ option
Business, Published on 12/08/2023
» Central Retail Corporation (CRC) is joining forces with Ant Group to launch Alipay+, providing comprehensive services for international digital payments to enhance convenience for Asian tourists from China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and South Korea.
China leads race to modernise global money flows
Published on 09/08/2023
» A new platform to expand the reach of China’s digital yuan and other central bank digital currencies is moving closer to reality, raising eyebrows among some defenders of a system long dominated by the US dollar.
Austria proposes putting cash in the constitution
Published on 04/08/2023
» VIENNA: The government of Austria plans to enshrine the right to use cash in its constitution, addressing a hot topic for opposition parties agitating about digital currencies.