Thai PM defends 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme amid criticism

[webfact]

The implementation of the controversial 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme was defended yesterday by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. This came following a statement by Move Forward Party Deputy Leader Sirikanya Tansakul, suggesting the government develop a backup plan due to the scheme’s uncertain future.

 

Tansakul pointed out that the scheme’s success hinges on the decision of the government’s digital wallet policy committee, which is scheduled to meet on Thursday.

 

“If the government truly wants to see the economy recover, it needs a backup plan as the fate of the country cannot hinge on just one policy the 10,000-baht digital handout.”

 

Tansakul further urged the government to expedite the inclusion of the digital wallet policy in the annual budget expenditure plan.

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo courtesy of เศรษฐา ทวีสิน - Srettha Thavisin (Facebook)

 

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[proton]

How could anyone defend a 10k baht vote buying scheme? 

[flyingtlger]

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

“If the government truly wants to see the economy recover, it needs a backup plan as the fate of the country cannot hinge on just one policy the 10,000-baht digital handout.”

Words of wisdom.....

[Tropicalevo]

Somehow the phrase 'flogging a dead horse' seems appropriate here.

[jippytum]

This scheme to bribe voters is doomed. The prime minister is trying to avoid another uturn. Fancy restricting people to spend the money at local shops like tesco and 7/11 owned by Thai billionaires instead of allowing the poorest people to reduce dept by paying outstanding bills if they wished to do so. 

[TheAppletons]

Sotto voce: (Wardrobe provided by The Ray Charles Collection of Beverly Hills.)

Edited February 13 by TheAppletons

[Karma80]

2 minutes ago, TheAppletons said:

Sotto voce: (Wardrobe provided by The Ray Charles Collection of Beverly Hills.)

 

There was me thinking he had nipped around to my Nan's and stolen the old deckchair in the shed.

[Geoffggi]

I wonder what the final cost will be to continue with this "Face Saving" exercise - It's sad 😬☹️