Nakhon Ratchasima —
On August 3rd, 2024, Nakhon Ratchasima local media interviewed low-income residents from various professions at the Thao Suranaree (Ya Mo) Monument in Mueang about their plans for a proposed 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
Mrs. Tichila Buranathit, a 55-year-old street vendor, shared her hopes. Having completed her registration for the program, she is awaiting final approval.
“If I receive the 10,000 baht, I’ll use it to buy ingredients, especially sugar, which has become quite expensive at nearly 30 baht per kilogram. I need more than five kilograms daily, so this money would significantly reduce my costs and help make my business profitable again,” Tichila explained.
Meanwhile, Mr. Noey Phetchay, a 78-year-old tuk-tuk driver, expressed his plans. “I would use the 10,000 baht to buy household necessities like detergent, soap, toothpaste, rice, and cooking oil. With seven family members, our expenses are high. This money would help alleviate our household costs, especially since business has slowed down recently. Reducing these expenses means we might be able to save a bit,” Noey said.
These insights reveal the pressing needs and hopes of low-income earners in Nakhon Ratchasima as they look forward to potential financial relief from the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
Read our related article about the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme here.
