Palang Pracharat promises 400-450 baht minimum wage to woo voters

13 Sept 10:27 Key points summarised by AI

Palang Pracharat, the pro-Prayut party, unveiled populist policies, prominently featuring a daily national minimum wage of 400-450 baht, to attract voters for the upcoming general election.
Additional pledges include a 20,000 baht starting salary for BA graduates and guaranteed prices for agricultural products such as paddy, para rubber, and oil palm seeds.
Opposing party leaders, including Mingkwan Saengsuwan and Korn Chatikavanich, strongly criticized the proposed wage increases, warning of severe inflation and negative impacts on workers, businesses (especially SMEs), and taxpayers.

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.