Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Eight men sentenced to four years for police cadets’ deaths following bungled parachute jump
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Eight men sentenced to four years for police cadets’ deaths following bungled parachute jump
19 Sept 22:09Key points summarised by AI
Eight individuals—four police officers and four civilians—were sentenced to four years in prison without suspension for gross negligence, eight years after two police cadets died and three were injured during a bungled parachute training jump.
The verdict, delivered by the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases Region 7, brought a sense of justice to the victims' families, with one father expressing relief and renewed faith in the Thai justice system after an eight-year legal battle.
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.