Over 4,000 people attend bathing rite for monks killed in Narathiwat armed assault

2 Oct 00:12 Key points summarised by AI

Over 4,000 villagers and Buddhist disciples, including 300+ monks, attended a four-hour bathing rite for two monks killed in an armed assault at Wat Rattananuparb in Narathiwat.
The victims included Phra Khru Prachote Rattananurak, the abbot, and another monk, with two others seriously injured by approximately 10 suspected southern militants.
The Fourth Army Region commander and the chief monk of the southern region co-chaired the ceremony, while the Supreme Patriarch agreed to sponsor the monks' funeral.
The National Human Rights Commission condemned the assault, urging public cooperation with authorities to prevent future violent incidents in the region.

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.