HM King endorses 20-year National Strategy

1 Oct 19:33 Key points summarised by AI

HM King officially endorsed the government's 20-year National Strategy (2018-2037), making it legally binding upon publication in the Royal Gazette.
The strategy encompasses six core areas: national security, competitiveness enhancement, human resource development, social equality, environmental protection, and government administration reform.
Key objectives include achieving 5-6% economic growth, boosting per capita income to US$15,000, increasing forest cover to 40%, and improving the nation's anti-corruption ranking.
Future elected governments are now legally obliged to base their policies and annual budgets on this strategy, a requirement that has faced strong criticism from politicians and academics as a 'political straightjacket'.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.