Majority of public concerned about govt’s digital wallet scheme, Nida poll shows

The poll by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) conducted randomly by phone from October 9-11 surveyed 1,310 respondents aged 18 and above across the nation.

The survey showed that 47.10% suggested revising it to fit the current situation, 18.85% wanted it cancelled and 13.51 would not accept the 10,000-baht handout. Only 28.47% were not worried about the scheme.

When asked about their opinions and concerns regarding the government’s policy of distributing 10,000 baht via digital wallets, which may, or may not be beneficial to the country (eg, causing inflation, increasing the cost of living, may / may not boost the economy), following warnings from 99 economists and scholars, the survey found:

— 30.92% indicated they were relatively concerned

— 28.47% indicated they were not concerned at all

— 25.27% indicated they were very concerned

— 15.19%…