The daily usage of the Thang Rath application has soared an eye-popping 15-fold, thanks to the tantalizing allure of the 10,000-baht digital wallet cash handout scheme that’s about to open for registration this Thursday. According to Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong, this digital bonanza has lit a fire under users, with the app’s average daily logins skyrocketing from a modest 50,000-60,000 to a staggering 800,000-900,000.
Minister Prasert spilled the beans on Monday, revealing that this surge came hot on the heels of the Finance Ministry’s announcement last Wednesday. The news electrified citizens, letting them know that anyone wielding a smartphone could register for the digital wallet scheme via the Thang Rath app starting Thursday and continuing until September 15. As if that weren’t enough, he threw down a pro tip: citizens should complete their identity verification process on the app before the registration gates swing open.
“Hold onto your hats,” Mr. Prasert quipped, “The average daily usage of the Thang Rath application is on track to balloon even more, potentially hitting the six million daily logins mark during the white-hot registration period.” His candor wasn’t just idle talk; Thursday’s initial registration flash mob has already sparked whispers of potential Internet outages.
But there’s more! Mr. Prasert also dished out the scoop for those sailing through the digital age without a smartphone. Registration for these citizens kicks off on Sept 16 and runs all the way to Oct 15. Not wanting to leave anyone out, he let business owners and merchants in on the secret too: Their registration starts from Oct 1, naturally through the Thang Rath application as well.
For those hungry for more details or feeling a bit overwhelmed, there’s a lifeline. Mr. Prasert pointed out that you can reach out to the ever-helpful 1111 24-hour hotline. The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has even marshaled an army of 500 staff members, ready and eager to answer questions and provide stellar support to every curious or confused citizen.
This seems like an amazing initiative! The government is finally doing something for the people.
Sure, but do you really think the system can handle six million daily logins? Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.
I get your skepticism, but maybe they have planned for it adequately. Let’s hope for the best.
We’ve seen system crashes before with less. Remember the vaccine registration mess?
What about people without smartphones? What about the elderly? This seems very exclusionary.
This ‘digital bonanza’ might just be a ploy to get people’s data. Ever thought about that?
That’s quite a conspiracy theory. They’re trying to help people, not steal data.
Governments don’t just give away money without strings attached. Mark my words.
Privacy concerns are valid, but also consider the potential benefits – like economic stimulation.
If this works, it could set a precedent for digital financial aid in other sectors. It’s exciting!
Or it could be a huge flop that sets us back decades in trust of digital systems.
High risk, high reward, right? Some risks are worth taking for progress.
Imagine the bureaucracy involved if the system crashes. We’re in for endless headaches.
That’s probably why they’re hiring 500 staff members. Too little, too late?
Exactly! They should’ve planned this better from the get-go.
How does this benefit business owners really? Aren’t they just pawns in this game?
More customers with more spending power. How’s that being pawns?
Short-term gain maybe, but at what long-term cost? Think bigger.
What’s the point of giving away money like this? It’s just going to inflate the economy.
Some inflation is worth it if it kickstarts economic activity. It’s called fiscal stimulus.
That’s overly optimistic. This could backfire spectacularly.
Will people really use the money wisely? This sounds like a recipe for instant gratification spending.
Why can’t the government invest this money in more sustainable projects? This feels like a quick fix.
It’s not supposed to be the only solution. It’s just one part of a bigger strategy.
Let’s hope the ‘bigger strategy’ actually exists and isn’t just political talk.
Imagine the environmental footprint of producing all those new smartphones for people just to access their money.
This will really help families struggling during the pandemic. We all need a lifeline right now.
Or it will create dependency on government handouts. How is that good parenting?
The psychological impact of financial security can be monumental. This is more than just an economic move.
So what happens when the government runs out of money? I’m worried about my future.
Government budgets are more complex than that. They can create more money, manage debts, etc.
If this app crashes, it’ll be days before anyone gets help. Imagine the frustration and chaos.
This is an exciting use of technology. We should be focusing on digital transformation anyway.
Government spending always has strings attached. What’s the catch here?