In a theatrical display of political skepticism, the Move Forward Party (MFP) unleashed a barrage of inquiries at the government’s doorstep, regarding the ever-mystifying saga of the 10,000-baht digital wallet giveaway. In a general debate that had the buzz of a high-stakes drama, MFP deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun took the spotlight, turning the ruling Pheu Thai Party’s flagship policy into her stage. The policy, which has seen more delays than a rainy season at the airport and a funding source that has shape-shifted a bewildering five times, became the centerpiece of her critique. Sirikanya, with the demeanor of a detective unraveling a mystery, speculated wildly but with purpose. She suggested that the government was probably cobbling together funds for this elusive scheme from three possible coffers: the central budget for fiscal 2024, the 2025 annual budget, and a potential loan from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC). The…
