PM puts faith in deputy to front e-wallet scheme

October 29, 2023

PUBLISHED : 29 Oct 2023 at 08:04

Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat meets supporters of the digital wallet scheme at the Pheu Thai Party’s headquarters on Oct 17. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has defended his deputy Julapun Amornvivat against criticism of his ability to lead the government’s sub-committee overseeing the launch of the 10,000-baht digital money handout scheme.

“No, I won’t change,” wrote Mr Srettha in a message posted on X,…