Thailand to roll out $13.8 billion handout plan in digital money

BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand's prime minister announced that eligible businesses and individuals can register from August for digital cash handouts.

This controversial program, costing US$13.8 billion, aims to boost the lagging economy.

In April, the government unveiled the ambitious Digital Wallet plan, promising 10,000 baht (about $275) in digital money to 50 million citizens for spending at local busin