PM moody with question about Thailand’s Asean chairmanship

14 Sept 01:37 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha became visibly upset when questioned about an Indonesian columnist's article arguing Thailand's military rule disqualifies it from ASEAN chairmanship.
The Jakarta Post columnist asserted that Thailand, under its junta, does not deserve to chair ASEAN amidst regional democratization.
PM Prayut dismissed the criticism as an attempt to create issues, emphasizing Thailand's commitment to host ASEAN meetings and stating the chairmanship would take place after the next election.
Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai previously denounced the columnist's call as senseless and an attack on the Thai leader.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.