The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that no policy announcement or official operational details regarding a 10,000-baht digital wallet handout have been issued for the end of 2025.
Thai PBS Verify found the source of the information from: TikTok
A review found that a TikTok user had posted clips claiming that “the government will begin distributing the 10,000-baht digital wallet” during November–December 2025. The account used logos of several well-known news agencies to make the profile appear like a real news outlet, and disseminated false information about the digital wallet scheme. A total of four such clips were posted, with captions such as “Nov–Dec 2025, the 10,000 baht will definitely reach the people” and “The digital wallet will certainly be distributed by the end of this year.”
Is it a real news program?
Checks show that the account used the logo of the TV program “โหนกระแส” as its profile image under the name “ข่าวโหน TikTok.” In all four clips related to the digital wallet scheme, the account also inserted logos from news programs on One31 and This Morning at Morchit on Channel 7, along with using archive news footage and adding edited text overlays.
The narration in each clip is different, but the content is very similar — indicating that these videos were altered from the original material before being circulated.
Images from the account created to impersonate a news agency were used to spread false information on TikTok.
It was also found that some of the footage in these clips matches archive material from the program This Morning at Morchit on Channel 7, which reported on the digital wallet scheme aired on May 5, 2025 (“Keep an eye on the digital wallet — moving forward or stopping here? | This Morning at Morchit”).
A comparison image shows (left) the fake clip, which used the logo and footage from Channel 7’s This Morning at Morchit with added text overlays, and (right) the original broadcast of This Morning at Morchit that aired on May 5, 2025.
One31 Morning News, with a female voice-over stating that it was from November 6, 2025. However, when checking the actual broadcast of One31 Morning News on that date, it was hosted by two male anchors — Phiphat Wittayapanyanont and Orachun Rintrawitoon — indicating that the circulated clip had been edited and falsely attributed to the real program.
A Google Lens image search of frames from the clip also showed that the footage used in the supposed One31 Morning News segment actually came from a report about the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” scheme, which is unrelated to the digital wallet program.
The footage used in the One31 Morning News program was originally part of a report on the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” scheme and has no connection whatsoever to the digital wallet program.
One notable finding is that the comment section of these clips contains multiple messages inviting viewers to visit gambling websites. This indicates that the account fabricated false information claiming the government would distribute 10,000 baht through the digital wallet scheme in order to attract attention and lure viewers
Images show multiple comments in the comment section inviting viewers to visit gambling websites.
Ministry of Finance confirms: “Digital wallet handout at the end of the year” is fake news
In response to false claims that the government will proceed with the digital wallet scheme, Thailand’s Anti-Fake News Center clarified that the Ministry of Finance’s Information Division confirms there has been no policy announcement or official operational details regarding a 10,000-baht digital wallet handout at the end of 2025, as circulated on social media. If there are any updates on the project, the relevant agencies will formally inform the public.
Digital Wallet Scheme: A look back at the timeline
The 10,000-baht digital wallet program was introduced as a plan to inject 10,000 baht into citizens’ digital wallets — a policy aimed at stimulating the economy under the Pheu Thai Party’s leadership. The program’s key objectives were to rapidly boost the overall economy (“whirlwind-style”), encourage local consumption, and support the transition toward a digital economy.
Under the scheme, around 50 million people would receive 10,000 baht, requiring a total budget of 500 billion baht. The money would be distributed through a digital wallet application (similar to the Paotang app). Spending would be restricted to within a 4-kilometer radius of the recipient’s registered home address and could be used only at general retailers participating in the program (excluding convenience stores and large department stores).
■ Phase 1: Cash handouts for state welfare cardholders and persons with disabilities — the “vulnerable group” — totaling 14.5 million people
■ Phase 2: Cash handouts for about 3 million senior citizens aged 60 and above, transferred via PromptPay
■ Phase 3: (Suspended and postponed) For individuals aged 16–20, about 2.7 million people
■ Phase 4: (Not yet approved) For the general public aged 21–59
■ On 29 August 2025, the Constitutional Court delivered its ruling on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra regarding an audio clip of a conversation with Samdech Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, determining that it constituted a serious breach of ethical standards. She was therefore removed from office and suspended from performing her duties.
■ On 5 September 2025, Parliament voted and selected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as the new Prime Minister. He then moved forward with forming a new cabinet to administer the country.
What’s the real story?
Checks confirm that the TikTok clips claiming the government will begin distributing “10,000-baht digital wallet” payments during November–December 2025 are not true. The account posting them used logos of well-known news programs to edit and create multiple fake clips, accompanied by misleading messages and invitations to gambling websites. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance has confirmed that this is fake news — no policy announcement or official operational details regarding a 10,000-baht digital wallet handout at the end of 2025 have been issued.
