Thai fimin says phase two of digital wallet will cover 4 million people

BANGKOK (Reuters) - The second phase of the Thai government's "digital wallet" handout scheme will cover 4 million people and total 40 billion baht ($1.16 billion), Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Tuesday. The government distributed handouts to about 14.

5 million in the first phase and expects its signature stimulus measure to reach about 45 million people overall. ($1 = 34.5800 baht) (Reporting by Orathai Sriring, Kitiphong Thaichareon and Thanadech Staporncharnchai; Editing by Martin Petty).