Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Russia’s consequential quagmire in Ukraine
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Russia’s consequential quagmire in Ukraine
13 Sept 09:14Key points summarised by AI
Russia launched a precise military operation in Ukraine, despite President Putin's earlier denials, causing significant damage and raising global security concerns.
The conflict's repercussions extend to international economic stability, impacting ASEAN's post-pandemic recovery and threatening major regional summits due to rising energy prices and strained relations.
The author urges Russia to withdraw its troops and for the US and NATO to re-engage in diplomacy, while also seriously addressing Russia's security concerns to prevent further unpredictable actions, given Putin's warnings of unprecedented retaliation.
Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Today 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.