Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Thai woman fabricated story of falling victim to organ trafficking gang in Cambodia
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Thai woman fabricated story of falling victim to organ trafficking gang in Cambodia
14 Sept 04:48Key points summarised by AI
Thai and Cambodian police jointly dismissed a Thai woman's recent claim of being an organ trafficking victim in Cambodia, confirming her story was entirely fabricated.
The woman confessed to inventing the elaborate tale to expedite her return to Thailand, as she was eager to reunite with her boyfriend who had already returned.
Her false narrative included claims of being lured into forced labor at a Chinese call center, assaulted, held for ransom, and even having blood drawn for organ harvesting before a supposed rescue.
She now faces potential charges for making a false statement to the police, with Cambodian officials highlighting the damage her unfounded claims caused to their nation's reputation.
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.