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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.
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/03/2024
» The State Audit Commission appears to be preparing to establish a subcommittee to audit and provide recommendations to the government on the controversial digital wallet project.
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has revised down gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2023 and its outlook for 2024 to 1.9% and 2.7%, suggesting the Bank of Thailand (BoT) use financial measures to support the economy, says secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan.
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2023
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is considered the flagship policy of the Pheu Thai-led coalition given its prominence in the election campaign.
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday he would hold more talks with Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput to fine-tune their views on the country's economic, financial and monetary affairs.