The government is consulting the Council of State about the legality of a bill seeking to borrow 500 billion baht to finance the 10,000-baht digital money handout scheme. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday the bill has been sent to the council, the government's legal advisory body. "We will try to ensure the council finishes its consideration as soon as possible," he said while acknowledging the scheme has its supporters and critics. Some coalition parties remain non-committal about the handout, saying they would wait for the Council of State's verdict first. "If the handout scheme benefits the public and is in line with the law, the coalition parties are duty-bound to support it.

Source: Bangkok Post November 15, 2023 03:57 UTC