Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Excessive PM2.5 airborne dust in Bangkok and surrounding areas on Sunday
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Excessive PM2.5 airborne dust in Bangkok and surrounding areas on Sunday
13 Sept 11:13Key points summarised by AI
Bangkok and its surrounding areas are experiencing hazardous PM2.5 dust levels, ranging from 56 to 99 microns, significantly exceeding the safe limit of 50 microns.
Poor air circulation, lack of rainfall, and detected wildfires in northern provinces are contributing to the high pollution, with improvement anticipated from Tuesday as air circulation is expected to increase.
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.