Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Single-use plastic and Styrofoam products banned from Thai national parks
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Single-use plastic and Styrofoam products banned from Thai national parks
13 Sept 18:16Key points summarised by AI
Thailand has implemented a ban on all single-use plastic and Styrofoam items in its national parks, effective immediately.
The measure aims to protect wildlife and marine ecosystems from pollution, with offenders facing fines up to 100,000 baht.
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.