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Thailand's digital wallet handout misses signup goal by 9m
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/09/2024
» Online registrations for the government's digital wallet handout scheme, which has now closed, has seen only 36 million people sign up, falling short of the target of 45 million.
Government Savings Bank president maintains focus on social impact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/08/2024
» Vitai Ratanakorn, now in his second term as president of Government Savings Bank (GSB), has reiterated the bank's commitment to operating as a social bank, increasing access to the financial system for all people rather than focusing on maximising profits.
Cabinet greenlights launch of retirement lottery project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved a savings innovation for low-income individuals, known as the retirement lottery, which offers attractive prizes.
GSB upgrades mobile security to deter hackers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2024
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is addressing hacking by enhancing mobile banking security to protect accounts.
Digital wallet registration prepared
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/07/2024
» The government is scheduled to announce the registration process for granting rights to people for the digital wallet project by the end of this month.
DUP/Digital wallet uses app verification
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/07/2024
» Thais will be required to verify and authenticate their identity, known as know-your-customer (KYC) procedures, for the digital wallet project through the state-developed "Tang Rat" super app.
Identity verification crucial for digital wallet
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/07/2024
» Thais will be required to verify and authenticate their identity, known as know-your-customer (KYC) procedures, for the digital wallet project through the state-developed Tang Rat super app.
IBank posts huge profit gain for 2023
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) reported a 1,553% increase in net profit last year compared with 2022.
Handout funding to diminish spending on other projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2024
» Once the government allocates substantial funds for its flagship digital wallet handout, spending on other projects will be reduced, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Retail investors snap up government savings bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/03/2024
» Government savings bonds drew overwhelming interest from retail investors this month as interest rates are expected to decline.