Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
At least five passengers killed and 30 others injured in bus accident in Thailand’s Saraburi
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At least five passengers killed and 30 others injured in bus accident in Thailand’s Saraburi
13 Sept 05:44Key points summarised by AI
A bus accident in Thailand's Saraburi province tragically killed five passengers and injured 30 others.
The state-run Transport Company bus, traveling from Roi-et to Bangkok, crashed into a flyover supporting pillar.
Police suspect driver fatigue, though the driver denies this, attributing the loss of control to a possible burst tyre.
All injured passengers were hospitalized, and the Transport Company is providing assistance to those affected by the incident.
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.