Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Thailand’s daily COVID-19 death toll reached record high in the last 24 hours
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Thailand’s daily COVID-19 death toll reached record high in the last 24 hours
14 Sept 02:25Key points summarised by AI
Thailand recorded a year-high 108 daily COVID-19 deaths and 25,139 new infections, marking the first time the death toll surpassed 100 this year.
Hospitals are currently treating 1,993 lung infection cases, with 848 on ventilators, alongside over 250,000 other patients.
Experts predict a surge to 50,000-100,000 daily infections after the Songkran holidays, raising concerns about the capacity of treatment facilities.
Medical professionals express alarm over the recent jump in severe cases, especially among unvaccinated children under five, urging facilities to prepare for specialized care.
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.