Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra endorsed the new digital wallet initiative, suggesting it could be a significant boon for Thailand’s sluggish economy, according a report by The Nation. Speaking at the Kiattiocha Restaurant in Chiang Mai province, where he was joined by his sisters and greeted by local officials, Thaksin addressed the economic challenges facing the nation. Thaksin, who has remained an influential figure in Thai politics, remarked on the current economic downturn, noting that