PM appointed Thailand’s “COVID Czar” in sole charge of handling the pandemic

PM appointed Thailand’s “COVID Czar” in sole charge of handling the pandemic

13 Sept 12:48 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's cabinet designated Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as the sole authority, consolidating all responsibilities and duties for handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
This move aims to enhance efficiency by centralizing control over all key aspects, including vaccine procurement, distribution, hospital bed management, and imposing restrictions to contain the disease.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

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.

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