Thailand expects fewer than 40 million people to join aid scheme, official says By Reuters

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand expects fewer than 40 million people to sign up for its flagship digital wallet distribution scheme, finance ministry official Lavaron Sangsnit said on Monday.

The government planned to give 450 billion baht ($13.56 billion) to 45 million people under its stimulus program, which will see 10,000 baht ($301) transferred to each of those who register, for to spend in their localities within six months.

(1 USD = 33.1900 baht)