Thai motorcycle taxi drivers temporarily blocked the Thai-Malaysian border checkpoint to protest stricter immigration checks by Malaysian officials, causing delays for tourists.
The protest was sparked by a new requirement for valid passports instead of border passes, which many drivers lack, impacting their ability to transport Thai tourists to Malaysian duty-free shops.
Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
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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.