Anti-graft body eyes digital handout plan

October 12, 2023

Deputy finance minister welcomes scrutiny, says programme will comply with all relevant laws

Treechada Srithada, deputy spokeswoman for the Pheu Thai Party, briefs the media on Aug 24 about the emergence of scammers sending fake “digital wallet” links to steal money from people, even though the 10,000-baht handout programme is not scheduled to start until February. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

The government has reiterated its assurances that its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will follow all relevant laws, adding that scrutiny of the programme is always…