Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Former deputy prime minister Bhichai Rattakul dies of cancer aged 96
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Former deputy prime minister Bhichai Rattakul dies of cancer aged 96
15 Sept 04:04Key points summarised by AI
Former Deputy Prime Minister Bhichai Rattakul passed away at 96 from lung cancer at Siriraj Hospital.
Rattakul held significant political roles, including Deputy PM, Speaker of the House, and leader of the Democrat party, and also served as world president of Rotary International.
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.