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The thorny issue of digital wallet funding
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2024
» The coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a significant pivot on its flagship scheme, which aims to hands out 10,000 baht each to 50 million Thais via a digital wallet, shifting from government borrowing, which drew sharp criticism and raised concerns about potential violations of financial and fiscal discipline regulations.
Somkid demands poverty relief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/07/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has required the Revenue Department seek measures to alleviate the consumption tax of those in poverty, helping to repay the group as part of government efforts to boost their income.