Fate of digital wallet scheme unclear after Srettha’s departure

[webfact]

The future of the 10,000 baht digital wallet scheme has become unclear after the departure of former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The Pheu Thai Party secretary-general insisted that it would continue, while the former deputy finance minister expressed doubts.

 

The Constitutional Court, yesterday, August 14, removed former PM Srettha from office following a serious violation of political ethics. The former PM wrongfully appointed Phichit Chienban, who lacked the necessary qualifications, as a minister.

Aside from the impact on the entire Cabinet, Srettha’s departure also sent shockwaves through Thai society, particularly among those looking forward to receiving the 10,000 baht in digital money promised as part of Srettha’s main campaign.

 

Thai PBS reported that vendors in the Isaan province of Mahasarakham were not disappointed by the removal of the former PM, stating that he and his Cabinet had failed to address the economic issues as expected.

 

However, they expressed concern that the digital wallet project might be discontinued without Srettha.

Another group expressed worries that their personal information, provided during registration for the policy on August 1, might be leaked and used illegally beyond its original purpose.

Sorrawong Thienthong, the Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party, gave an interview yesterday about the digital wallet policy, confirming that the project would continue because it was a significant campaign promise of the party and the coalition government parties supported it.

 

Sorrawong added that the party would hold an official meeting after party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra returns to Thailand from an overseas visit.

 

Finance ministry uncertain

 

Former Deputy Minister of Finance from the Pheu Thai Party, Julapun Amornvivat, expressed uncertainty, saying that the project might be affected and obstructed and that it was beyond his control. He also mentioned that he was unsure whether he would have the opportunity to oversee the project in the new Cabinet.

 

Julapun disclosed that he could not confirm whether the project would continue, as it would depend on the agreement of each party member.

 

According to a report from BangkokBizNews, the House of Representatives will meet tomorrow, August 16, at 10am to select the new PM of Thailand and appoint new Cabinet members.

During the transition, Srettha is unable to perform his duties, so former Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai is now acting in his place. Other members of the Cabinet will also continue their work until the new Cabinet is established.

 

Seven candidates for the upcoming PM selection have emerged from five coalition government parties. The former advisor to the ex-PM from the Pheu Thai Party, Chaikasem Nitisiri, has emerged as the strongest candidate, having been previously proposed as a prime ministerial candidate in both 2019 and 2023.

 

However, some have pointed out that Chaikasem might face the same fate as Srettha, as he was also involved in the case involving Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife, similar to Phichit, who led to Srettha’s expulsion.

 

by Petch Petpailin
Photo by Sakchai Lalit via AP and InfoQuest

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-08-15

 

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[CallumWK]

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

However, some have pointed out that Chaikasem might face the same fate as Srettha, as he was also involved in the case involving Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife, similar to Phichit, who led to Srettha’s expulsion.

 

Maybe someone can post a list of which of the 7 candidates doesn't have skeletons in the closet.

Guess it will be a very short list

[Pouatchee]

19 minutes ago, webfact said:

Another group expressed worries that their personal information, provided during registration for the policy on August 1, might be leaked and used illegally beyond its original purpose.

 

 

that will be done anyways... you think the gvt gathered an incredible data base and wont use it?

 

also... how reliable are thai it skills?

[Pouatchee]

27 minutes ago, webfact said:

However, some have pointed out that Chaikasem might face the same fate as Srettha, as he was also involved in the case involving Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife, similar to Phichit, who led to Srettha’s expulsion.

 

same as the following me suspect

 

 

Srettha cabinet

• Phumtham Wechayachai.
• Somsak Thepsuthin (2023–2024)
• Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara (2023–2024)
• Anutin Charnvirakul.
• Patcharawat Wongsuwan.
• Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
• Suriya Juangroongruangkit (since 2024)
• Pichai Chunhavajira (since 2024)

[mokwit]

Anutin Charnvirakul Glad to see him go, he was no friend to us "ay" falang.

[Tropicalevo]

56 minutes ago, webfact said:

Another group expressed worries that their personal information, provided during registration for the policy on August 1, might be leaked and used illegally beyond its original purpose.

 

You can bet your last baht that this will be the case.

[stix40]

Who would sign up to that 

Placing your self on a government database 

Wife says 

ไม่ ขอบคุณ

Mị̀ k̄hxbkhuṇ

[ronster]

Wallet has gone the same way as the PM .👋

[hotchilli]

If Thais lose the 10 K that might just be the tipping point required for a reset.

[John Drake]

Lots of unhappy families when 3 or 4 members, father, mother, sons or daughters, don't get the 30,000 or 40,000 they were promised. PTP has set themselves up nicely for this disaster.

[proton]

You would have thought promising money for votes was er 'unethical' maybe that might be a good excuse?

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The former advisor to the ex-PM from the Pheu Thai Party, Chaikasem Nitisiri, has emerged as the strongest candidate, having been previously proposed as a prime ministerial candidate in both 2019 and 2023.

 

However, some have pointed out that Chaikasem might face the same fate as Srettha, as he was also involved in the case involving Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife, similar to Phichit, who led to Srettha’s expulsion.

Musical chairs...

[Flying Saucage]

 

[Will B Good]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The Pheu Thai Party secretary-general insisted that it would continue, while the former deputy finance minister expressed doubts.

 

Don't you just love it......better than a Brian Rix farce......anyone recall him?

[proton]

25 minutes ago, stix40 said:

Who would sign up to that 

Placing your self on a government database 

Wife says 

ไม่ ขอบคุณ

Mị̀ k̄hxbkhuṇ

 

They already have them on the database- the national ID one with your ID number DOB address and photo.

[mfd101]

19 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Lots of unhappy families when 3 or 4 members, father, mother, sons or daughters, don't get the 30,000 or 40,000 they were promised. PTP has set themselves up nicely for this disaster.

Some no doubt have spent it already, in anticipation.

[Will B Good]

3 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Some no doubt have spent it already, in anticipation.

 

I have....😮

[Bravoxray]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Another group expressed worries that their personal information, provided during registration for the policy on August 1, might be leaked and used illegally beyond its original purpose.

 

No problem. The government will just make it legal to misuse the information.

 

DigitalIDs are the first step in the globalist plan to gain total control of the people. Link behavioral scoring like ESG (as the CCP is using in Chjna) to the DigitalIDs, then link both to a programmable central bank digital currency (CBDC) and Presto! Instant slavery enforced by millions of surveillance devices. This is the goal and it is underway now. This is why the people should reject Digital IDs, ESG and and especially CBDCs.  

[nakhonandy]

I wonder how many have already borrowed against the 10k?

[geisha]

If this DW  scheme goes through , it could mean huge problems for the economy  sooner or later.  Something tells me there’s trouble ahead. 

[John Drake]

21 minutes ago, geisha said:

If this DW  scheme goes through , it could mean huge problems for the economy  sooner or later.  Something tells me there’s trouble ahead. 

 

Maybe they can thread the needle. Get just enough stimulus out there to jump start local businesses not called 7 Eleven. People could use the money wisely to improve their own home efficiency and access to employment. Foreign investors will like what they see so much, they'll push and shove to be the first one to build new plants in Thailand. China alone could send 80 million tourists. And Putin could work out another one of those chickens for oil trade schemes that will favor Thailand growth.

 

Could happen. Yep. Could happen.

[proton]

29 minutes ago, geisha said:

If this DW  scheme goes through , it could mean huge problems for the economy  sooner or later.  Something tells me there’s trouble ahead. 

 

 

[Robert Tyrrell]

GOOD RIDDING'S  !!!!!!!! THE PINK SOCKS ALWAYS CREEPED ME OUT ANYWAYS !!! 55555

 

[RayWright]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

Don't you just love it......better than a Brian Rix farce......anyone recall him?

Yes, aka Lord Rix of Whitehall as known in Private Eye. The name associated to the famous Theatre off Trafalgar Sq, not the actual place.

 

[RayWright]

Me thinks, someone on the alleged Ethics Committee was doing the country a favour by saving the projected 450Million Baht. Will back fire come the next election in 4 years, but no probs, will have come up with new rules to ensure "The People" don't party!

[Skeptic7]

It's toast fo sho. The only good thing he accomplished for the poverty stricken masses and will now be squashed by the greedy old guard goons. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

I am deeply concerned for the future of the former Agriculture Minister.

I read, on-line, that he was a hero in Australia.....er....(adjusts spectacles)...Heroin??

[jaideedave]

1 hour ago, Bravoxray said:

 

No problem. The government will just make it legal to misuse the information.

 

DigitalIDs are the first step in the globalist plan to gain total control of the people. Link behavioral scoring like ESG (as the CCP is using in Chjna) to the DigitalIDs, then link both to a programmable central bank digital currency (CBDC) and Presto! Instant slavery enforced by millions of surveillance devices. This is the goal and it is underway now. This is why the people should reject Digital IDs, ESG and and especially CBDCs.  

Bravo,correct on all points. My only wish would be that more pepes would see the light about what this is all leading to.

[phil2407]

If his cabinet also removed why not deputy PM”s that hold a 2nd post as cabinet minister? 

[bob smith]

Let's hope this idea finally gets put where it firmly belongs...

 

IN THE BIN!!

 

bob.