24 July 2024
Morning Shot: Thailand to roll out controversial US$13.8 billion handout plan in digital money to citizens
Starting August, Thailand’s eligible businesses and individuals can register for digital cash handouts through “Digital Wallet” - a controversial program that will cost billions of dollars.
The program is meant to give 10,000 baht (about $275) to 50 million citizens in digital money to spend at local businesses, with the aim of boosting the country’s lagging economy.
However, economists have criticised the program, calling it an ineffective way to contribute to sustainable economic growth compared to other measures.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Punchada Sirivunnabood, Associate Professor at Mahidol University shares her insights.
Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Bangkok Post

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21 July 2023
Morning Shot: Thai election winner blocked from premiership - the current state of play in Thailand's politics
Punchada Sirivunnabood, Associate Professor at Mahidol University weighs in on the uncertainty surrounding the latest post-election developments in Thailand, as the nation continues in its struggle at the Prime Minister vote.
Presented by: Lynlee Foo
This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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