Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Red flags flown at Mae Ram Phueng beach as oil pollutant levels exceed limits
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Red flags flown at Mae Ram Phueng beach as oil pollutant levels exceed limits
16 Sept 05:58Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's Pollution Control Department (PCD) has advised against swimming and beach activities at three locations on Mae Ram Phueng beach due to high levels of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH).
Red flags have been raised, and the areas are closed as TPH levels exceed standard limits by 1.5 times, stemming from a significant oil spill on January 25th and a subsequent leak on February 10th.
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.