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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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