Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Five friends of drowned TV actress to take lie detector tests
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Five friends of drowned TV actress to take lie detector tests
23 Sept 06:40Key points summarised by AI
Police will summon five friends of deceased actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong for lie detector tests and further questioning to resolve doubts surrounding her drowning.
Investigators noted that while initial testimonies from the five friends correspond, they lack crucial details, fueling public suspicion.
Arrest warrants have been issued for the boat's skipper and another friend on charges of wrongful death by negligence, with one also facing a charge for an expired boat license.
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.