Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Three injured, one missing after oil tanker explosion and fire on Chao Phraya River
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Three injured, one missing after oil tanker explosion and fire on Chao Phraya River
13 Sept 07:44Key points summarised by AI
An oil tanker, 'Smooth Sea 2', exploded and caught fire at an IRPC pier on the Chao Phraya River in Samut Prakan, injuring three crew members and leaving one missing.
The incident occurred after the tanker discharged oil; firemen and officials quickly responded to extinguish the blaze and rescue crew, with the cause of the explosion currently unknown.
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.