Thai PM says part of $13 billion digital wallet stimulus to be in cash

09/03/2024

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2024.09.03 00:58

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday that a part of the government’s flagship 450 billion baht ($13.1 billion) digital wallet stimulus handout will be made in cash.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaks during a press conference at the Pheu Thai party headquarters following a royal endorsement ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, August 18, 2024. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo

Details are still being finalised and will be announced in a policy statement to parliament, she added.

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