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“Digital Wallet” scheme put on hold by House panel due to lack of details

11 Sept 18:22 Key points summarised by AI

The House Budget Scrutiny Committee postponed the 152.7 billion baht budget for the government's 'digital wallet' scheme.
The delay was due to a significant lack of project details, with committee members highlighting that only the budget amount was provided, not the managing state agency.

Yesterday 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).