The meeting of the committee responsible for distributing funds via digital wallets, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed due to several members being unable to attend because of various commitments, including flooding issues. Deputy Finance Minister, Mr. Julapan Amornwiwattan, stated that the eligibility check app for the program did not experience any crashes on its first day of operation. Funds of 10,000 Baht are set to be distributed starting midnight to eligible individuals, particularly those with disabilities. A second phase of the program will also be expedited.
On September 24, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Mr. Pichai Chunhavanich, announced the postponement of the economic stimulus program committee meeting, originally intended to be chaired by the Prime Minister. The decision came due to many members’ prior commitments. Meanwhile, 14.5 million vulnerable individuals can check their eligibility for the cash distribution via the channels set up by the Ministry of Finance, and initial reports indicate no issues with the system.
Minister Julapan confirmed that the “Rattajai” application serves as a central platform for checking various welfare entitlements and is already familiar to many beneficiaries. Although the first day of eligibility checks did not reveal any significant issues with access, some users may experience minor delays due to high traffic on the website.
The meeting postponement is additionally attributed to urgent flooding events, but a new meeting to address the cash aid will be convened shortly. It is assured that funds will begin transferring to vulnerable groups by tomorrow, with the Prime Minister personally overseeing the initial transfer procedures starting at midnight. Discussions will also continue regarding a timeline for individuals with smartphones to register for the programs. The establishment of a new committee is underway to facilitate ongoing policy implementation, ensuring the timely processing of the 10,000 Baht disbursement and future phases of the initiative as mandated by law.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
