Thai government to distribute 10,000 baht through Pao Tang digital wallet from May next year

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed the distribution of 10,000 baht through the Pao Tang digital wallet, indicating readiness with over 1.8 million familiar shops. The public can start using it from May next year.

At 2pm this afternoon, at the Government House, the 61 year old prime minister and Finance Minister, announced the policy of the 10,000 baht top-up program through the digital wallet. He addressed concerns about the ease of use and participation, announcing the development of the Pao Tang digital wallet system, which has 40 million registered public users and over 1.8 million familiar shops. Pao Tang is technologically ready to reduce time and budget duplication.

The Ministry of Finance is familiar with the supervision and prevention of various forms of corruption. They will develop a Pao Tang digital wallet with blockchain technology…