BANGKOK, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Thailand will be able to borrow to finance its 500 billion baht ($14.29 billion) digital wallet handout scheme, deputy finance minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Monday, referring to a decision from the country's Council of State. ($1 = 34.9800 baht) (Reporting by Kitiphong Thaichareon, writing by Chayut Setboonsarng; Editing by Martin Petty)