Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Thai court grants conditional bail for former Democrat deputy leader
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Thai court grants conditional bail for former Democrat deputy leader
15 Sept 00:21Key points summarised by AI
Former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi was granted conditional bail by the Bangkok South Criminal Court, following his detention request earlier today, as he faces sexual assault charges from three women.
Bail was set at 700,000 Baht and strictly prohibits Prinn from leaving Thailand without court permission, which he publicly accepted, affirming his trust in the justice system and commitment to attend all hearings.
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.