Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Body of Thai actress recovered from river, police consider charging helmsman of speed boat
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Body of Thai actress recovered from river, police consider charging helmsman of speed boat
13 Sept 11:00Key points summarised by AI
The body of Thai TV actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong was recovered from the Chao Phraya River after a two-day search, 38 hours after she fell from a speed boat.
Police are considering charging the speed boat's owner and helmsman with causing death by negligence, in addition to potential charges for expired licenses and driving without a license.
Nida was among six people on the boat; none were wearing life jackets, and the owner attributed his delayed report to being in shock over the incident.
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.