Government denies it has increased taxes on feminine hygiene products

16 Sept 19:45 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Government officially denied social media reports claiming it classified sanitary napkins as luxury items and raised their excise tax to 40%.
A government spokeswoman clarified that sanitary napkins are considered a necessity and are only subject to a 7% VAT, not the alleged 40% luxury tax.
The false report sparked complaints from women's groups, advocating for affordable access to feminine hygiene products and urging the government to follow countries that have reduced or exempted taxes on these essential items.

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.