Jan 10, 2024
Thai government stands firm on 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme despite legal challenges
The Thai government is proceeding with its plan to launch a 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme in May, despite legal challenges and demands for transparency. The Council of State evaluated the legality of the government's plan to borrow 500 billion baht to finance the scheme, but the details of their opinions remain undisclosed. Critics are calling for transparency, while some lawmakers question the necessity and legality of the scheme.