PAT union threatens protest against mega-city project on Klong Toey port land

17 Sept 21:17 Key points summarised by AI

The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) labor union threatens protests against a proposed mega-city project on Klong Toey port land, citing concerns over its design and benefits.
Union president Sakchai Kulsanan criticizes the project for offering dismal returns (5-10%) to PAT over a 90-year concession, allowing private sector dominance with up to 51% shares in the operating company.
The union views the project as privatization benefiting the private sector and advocates for developing Klong Toey port into a modern logistics hub to create jobs and generate greater state benefits.
PAT plans to transform 24 of 54 hectares into a 490 billion baht commercial and tourism center called "Siam Gate," while the remaining land will become a modern logistics and cargo distribution center.

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.