Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Friends of drowned Thai TV actress face more questioning
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Friends of drowned Thai TV actress face more questioning
23 Sept 05:17Key points summarised by AI
Police forensic officers are collecting evidence and re-questioning the five friends present during the drowning of Thai TV actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong, including her manager who provided the bodysuit she wore.
One friend, Wisapat "Sand" Manomairat, re-enacted her claim that Nida fell while urinating, prompting further physical examination by forensic officers, as arrest warrants have been issued for the boat's owner and helmsman.
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.