Body of another ferry crew member washed ashore near Samui Island

14 Sept 08:07 Key points summarised by AI

Rescuers recovered the body of a Racha 4 ferry crew member near Samui Island, confirming a second fatality from the capsized vessel.
Underwater search efforts for three missing crew members were halted by strong currents, prompting teams to shift focus to land-based searches on nearby islets.
The Racha 4 ferry, transporting 90 tonnes of garbage with 16 people aboard, capsized on July 30th, with 11 survivors and two confirmed deaths prior to this latest recovery.
Separately, a ramp collapsed at the Racha Ferry pier as a truck attempted to board the Racha 11 ferry, an incident now under investigation by Harbour Department officials.

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.