Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Motorcyclists who drive on sidewalks now face a maximum fine of 2,000 baht
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Motorcyclists who drive on sidewalks now face a maximum fine of 2,000 baht
13 Sept 11:15Key points summarised by AI
Bangkok has doubled the maximum fine for motorcyclists caught riding on public sidewalks to 2,000 baht, effective August 1st, in an effort to curb persistent violations.
The increased penalty is a response to the high number of offenders, with authorities also offering a 50% reward to citizens who provide evidence leading to a fine.
Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Yesterday 14:04Key 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.