Approximately 79% of respondents in a NIDA poll support the government’s “digital wallet” scheme and will use the 10,000 baht subsidy to purchase goods and services. 60% believe that the ruling Pheu Thai party will suffer if the scheme is canceled. 13.51% will not accept the money, and 5.42% will accept it but not spend it. Concerns about the scheme’s impact on prices and inflation are expressed by 25.27% of respondents, while 30.92% are somewhat concerned, and 28.47% are not concerned. Additionally, 47.10% believe the scheme should proceed with adjustments, 32.52% support it as is, and 18.85% think it should be scrapped. The poll sampled 1,310 individuals over 18 years old, using telephone interviews with a 97% reliability rate.
Acceptance and Use of Government Subsidy
According to a recent poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), 79% of respondents expressed their willingness to accept the 10,000 baht one-time subsidy offered by the government through the “digital wallet” scheme. They intend to utilize this money to purchase goods and services. Additionally, 60% of participants believe that if the scheme is terminated, it may negatively impact the popularity of the ruling Pheu Thai party.
Concerns and Perspectives on the Scheme
The survey also highlights that 13.51% of individuals stated they would not accept the subsidy, while 5.42% indicated they would accept it but refrain from spending it. Regarding concerns, 25.27% expressed high levels of apprehension, while 30.92% held moderate concern that the scheme could lead to increased prices of goods and inflation without delivering the predicted economic stimulation. Interestingly, 28.47% of respondents claimed to be unconcerned. Moreover, 60% felt that the Pheu Thai party’s popularity would be affected if the scheme is canceled, whereas 29.92% disagreed, and 6.40% believed the party’s popularity would increase. The poll was based on a sample of 1,310 respondents, aged 18 and above, with diverse backgrounds, and conducted through telephone interviews with a 97% reliability rate, as stated by the pollster.
