Julapun Amornvivat did not say what the good news would be. The "digital wallet" handout plan, a key campaign promise of the ruling party, entails giving 10,000 baht ($274.20) to 50 million Thais to spend in their communities but has been delayed over funding issues.

($1 = 36.4700 baht)

(Reporting by Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon; Editing by)