snoop1130 Posted September 25 Posted September 25 The government has initiated the distribution of a 10,000-baht cash aid to 3 million needy and disabled citizens. This is the first phase of its digital wallet program. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra formally launched the program this morning (Sep 25), with funds having been transferred at midnight. The program aims to assist 14.5 million people, but the first phase targets 3 million due to some limitations in the PromptPay payment system. Welfare cardholders, who are about 12.4 million in total, and 2.1 million disability cardholders are given first priority. The government will keep disbursing funds to qualified individuals for the remainder of September. Beneficiaries can track their fund status using the "Rath Jaii" app, developed by the Comptroller General’s Department. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat mentioned that the second phase of the digital wallet scheme might be postponed until after the new year due to ongoing system development. Still, 186 billion baht has been set aside in the 2025 fiscal year budget to support the continuation of the program. Suggested initially by the Pheu Thai Party as part of its strategy to stimulate the economy, the digital wallet program plans to distribute 450 billion baht, allotting 10,000 baht each to 45 million citizens. The current phased rollout ensures that state welfare recipients and people with disabilities get their payments first, provided they are registered with the PromptPay system. File photo for reference only -- 2024-09-25
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted September 25 Popular Post Posted September 25 And the poor old lady next door to me does not have a phone. She is not a very happy bunny. 2 1
hotchilli Posted September 25 Posted September 25 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The program aims to assist 14.5 million people, but the first phase targets 3 million due to some limitations in the PromptPay payment system. No money?
GreasyFingers Posted September 26 Posted September 26 14 hours ago, Tropicalevo said: And the poor old lady next door to me does not have a phone. She is not a very happy bunny. If she has a welfare card she should have received it already. The FIL (no phone) and other family members did.
redwood1 Posted September 26 Posted September 26 Expats are tired of waiting for their 10,000........Please send soon....
sammieuk1 Posted September 26 Posted September 26 Some good news for a change from this rancid unelected government 🤔 2
Pouatchee Posted September 26 Posted September 26 gonna be a whole bunch of lotto tickets and booze sold real soon... ya think they will buy food?
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