PM and former PDRC leader Suthep have first encounter for 5 years

13 Sept 10:30 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had his first close encounter in over five years with Mr. Suthep Thaugsuban, the former leader of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), during a visit to Koh Samui.
The meeting occurred at Pawana Pothikyun Vocational College, where Mr. Suthep serves as chairman of the College Board, with other former PDRC core members also present.
Mr. Suthep confirmed it was their first direct meeting since the 2014 coup, which followed PDRC-led protests, and reiterated his support for the Prime Minister despite belonging to a different political party.

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.