Officials work to reopen blocked road in Kaeng Krachan national park

14 Sept 01:53 Key points summarised by AI

Heavy rains triggered mudslides and uprooted trees, blocking the Ban Krang-Panoen Thung mountain road in Kaeng Krachan National Park, making it impassable for vehicles.
Park officials stationed at Panoen Thung, a popular tourist attraction, are cut off from external access and are relying on food supplies delivered by motorcyclists.
Reopening efforts are underway, with officials deploying a tractor to clear mud and using chainsaws to remove large fallen trees from the blocked sections of the road.
The Meteorological Department predicts continued isolated heavy rain, potential flash flooding in mountainous areas, and rough seas across various regions, including 60% of Bangkok.

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.