Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Former park chief Chaiwat vows to fight for justice over his termination
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Former park chief Chaiwat vows to fight for justice over his termination
13 Sept 11:36Key points summarised by AI
Former Kaeng Krachan national park chief, Chaiwat Limlikhit-akson, vows to appeal his termination, which stems from a decade-old incident where he allegedly led the burning of indigenous villagers' homes.
Chaiwat plans to petition the Administrative Court to put the order on hold, claiming the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) never visited the site during its investigation, while the Ministry confirms the termination is effective April 9th.
Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Yesterday 14:04Key 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.