Bank clamps down on people using apps to tamper with ‘Eat, Shop, Spend’ registration
Krung Thai Bank’s executive director Payong Srivanich reported this week that it's monitoring of registration for phase 2 of the government’s economic stimulus scheme ‘Eat, Shop, Spend’ had uncovered a group of people tampering with the registration process by using certain applications to put themselves ahead of other registrants.
This has resulted in a slower registration process, for which the bank has apologized to customers.
The bank is watching the system very carefully in case it further affects customers. Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana is collaborating with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society on measures to prevent future interference and guarantee smoother service to registrants.
The ‘Eat, Shop, Spend’ scheme is part of the government’s Bt316-billion stimulus package designed to boost economic growth. The first phase was launched on September 23 and achieved its registration target in the middle of October, allowing customers to spend in specific shops before November 30.
The second phase opened for registration on October 24, with a quota of 1 million registrants per day. The registration was divided into two rounds, each for 500,000 people. The first round opened at 6am and the second at 6pm. The second phase scheme is valid through December 31.