Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Another new daily high for COVID-19 infections recorded on Friday
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Another new daily high for COVID-19 infections recorded on Friday
13 Sept 06:37Key points summarised by AI
Thailand registered a new record high of 24,932 official COVID-19 infections and 41 deaths on Friday, surpassing previous daily records and accumulating 595,847 total infections this year.
To help manage the surge, free rapid antigen test kits will be distributed from March 1st through 2,000 pharmacies and clinics to individuals deemed at risk, determined by an online evaluation or ID card.
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.