Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Silpakorn Uni rector resigns over sexual harassment allegation
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Silpakorn Uni rector resigns over sexual harassment allegation
13 Sept 11:45Key points summarised by AI
Silpakorn University Rector Chaicharn Thavaravej resigned over allegations of sexual harassment.
The resignation followed an uproar over his Facebook post featuring a female flight attendant with an inappropriate comment.
Chaicharn admitted to the post but denied harmful intent, stating he resigned to take responsibility and protect the university's image.
The incident sparked widespread condemnation on social media and a formal demand for an investigation from university lecturers and students.
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.