Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Clampdown on excessive vehicle exhaust in and around Bangkok
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Clampdown on excessive vehicle exhaust in and around Bangkok
17 Sept 19:13Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's Pollution Control Department (PCD) launched a clampdown on vehicles emitting excessive exhaust in Bangkok and surrounding areas, enforcing new, tougher emission control measures.
Vehicle owners must maintain engines or face legal action, with thousands of vehicles already found non-compliant and some banned; air quality is predicted to improve due to increased air circulation.
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.