“Phumtham” confirms digital wallet ready for use in the 4th quarter

Government House, "Phumtham" confirms digital wallet ready for use in the 4th quarter, asks for the Prime Minister to announce details and project start date. Mr. Phumtham Vejchai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, talked about the progress of the 10,000 baht top-up project via digital wallets, saying that on July 15, 2024, there will be a meeting of the Policy Committee for the 10,000 baht top-up project via digital wallets, chaired by the Prime Minister. All details will be considered, including product details, which will determine whether or not products can be purchased, by determining which products are not included in the project, the registration date for joining the project, and the start of the project by transferring money for people to spend in the last quarter of this year. Mr. Phumtham continued that the specific date and time is not yet clear, but it is in the third month of this month so that workers can work longer hours. If it is completed, it will be moved. But if it cannot be done by the specified time, there will be another problem. If the wages are deducted and it cannot be done, it will be another dramatic issue because the last quarter of this year is quite a scope. Mr. Phumtham said that the source of funds from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives has already sent details to the Cabinet to start the project. Currently, the Council of State is considering it. On July 15, it is expected that the conclusions on all details will be reached before the Prime Minister announces on July 24. As for whether everything will be concluded, we will have to wait and ask Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat and Mr. Paopum Rojanasakul, Deputy Ministers of Finance, again. After that, it will be brought to the Cabinet meeting on July 30. Source: Thai News Agency