Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Drowned Thai actress’s manager and a friend questioned by police
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Drowned Thai actress’s manager and a friend questioned by police
13 Sept 13:25Key points summarised by AI
Police questioned two women, manager Itsirin Chuthasuksawat and friend Nisapat Manomairat, who were on the speedboat when TV actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong fell into the Chao Phraya River and drowned.
Nisapat stated Nida fell while attempting to urinate at the boat's rear, holding onto Nisapat's legs; meanwhile, arrest warrants have been issued for the boat owner and the person allegedly at the helm.
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.