Thailand expects fewer than 40 million people to join aid program, official says By Reuters
Thailand expects fewer than 40 million people to join aid program, official says By Reuters


BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand expects fewer than 40 million people to register for its main digital wallet distribution programme, Finance Ministry official Lavaron Sangsnit said on Monday.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: People shop at a market as Thailand injects $15.2 billion into the economy next year through its digital wallet policy, in Bangkok, Thailand, October 2, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

The government has planned to give away 450 billion baht ($13.56 billion) to 45 million people under its stimulus programme, which will see 10,000 baht ($301) transferred to each of those who register, to spend in their localities within six months.

(1 dollar = 33.1900 baht)

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