Co-pay scheme kicks off More than 39.2 million people will receive 1,000 baht in government support from today as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially begins, says the Finance Ministry. Bangkok Post · May 31
Infinitas, Google Cloud expand pact Infinitas, the digital innovation arm of Krungthai Bank (KTB), has expanded its collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate the transformation of KTB's Pao Tang mobile application into a super app. Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023
More Thais making online gold purchases The value of gold savings owned by Thais on online platforms rose 60-70% in the first quarter of 2023 from a year earlier as global prices rose by more than 8% during the period, while domestic gold prices hit a record, according to YLG Bullion International Co. Bangkok Post · May 1, 2023
Free contraceptives push aims to cut teen pregnancy The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has teamed up with Krung Thai Bank to give away condoms and contraceptive pills to Thai citizens insured by the universal health coverage (UHC) scheme via the Pao Tang mobile application. Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2023
KTB, AIS eyeing virtual bank State-owned Krungthai Bank (KTB) has partnered with leading telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) on a plan to jointly invest in a virtual bank, aiming to serve both existing and new customers, says KTB president Payong Srivanich. Bangkok Post · Jan 5, 2023
Lenders demand access to utility bill data The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) plans to continue its push for the incorporation of data from utility bills into the National Credit Bureau (NCB) database as an alternative source for banks to consult when extending loans to the underbanked segment. Bangkok Post · Dec 22, 2022
Govt offering free birth control pills The government is providing free birth control pills via the Pao Tang app in a bid to reduce unwanted pregnancies, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek says. Bangkok Post · Aug 26, 2022
GLO to offer 5 million tickets at retail through Pao Tang app next month At least 5 million lottery tickets will be offered by the Government Lottery Office through the Pao Tang mobile application on June 2, said government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. Bangkok Post · Apr 30, 2022
Govt announces lottery ticket sales via Pao Tang mobile app The Government Lottery Office (GLO) will begin offering tickets through the Pao Tang mobile application at 80 baht each in a bid to keep the price of lottery tickets down, the Minister of the Prime Minister's Office Anucha Nakasai announced on Sunday. Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2022
Digital lenders focusing on risk control Digital loan providers are emphasising risk control because of economic uncertainties, the continued outbreak and tougher competition from new players. Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2022