Most want B10,000 digital wallet scheme implemented but fear consequences: pollThe government's digital wallet steering committee holds a meeting at Government House on Oct 5. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)A huge majority of people want the Pheu Thai-led government to go ahead with the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme as planned although some of them worry it could turn out to be damaging, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. to compile their opinion on the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme. Under the digital wallet scheme championed by the Pheu Thai Party, every Thai national who is 16 and older will receive a one-time payment of 10,000 baht, to be wired into their digital wallet for spending within six months on products and services in shops within a 4km radius of their residence. Asked whether they worried the scheme could do more harm than good to the country, a majority, 56.19%, agreed – 30.92% moderately and 25.27% strongly.

Source: Bangkok Post October 15, 2023 16:45 UTC