A Thai student in Wuhan appeals for help from Government

13 Sept 10:25 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai student in Wuhan urgently appealed to the Thai government for evacuation, citing severe food shortages and the inability to leave due to the city's coronavirus lockdown.
She highlighted that students from other nations, like the US, Japan, and Indonesia, were already being informed of their governments' repatriation efforts.
The Royal Thai Air Force has prepared C130 transport planes and medical teams for a potential evacuation, awaiting official government orders and updated numbers of Thai nationals.
Thai government officials confirmed an emergency evacuation plan is in place, with the Foreign Ministry scheduled to discuss specifics in an upcoming tele-conference.

Civic groups oppose plan to shift Thai PBS, three other bodies to state budget

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.