Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Thai police to speed up clearing of criminal records of those found not guilty
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Thai police to speed up clearing of criminal records of those found not guilty
13 Sept 07:46Key points summarised by AI
The Royal Thai Police are launching a new program to automatically clear criminal records for individuals acquitted in court or whose cases are dropped by public prosecutors, eliminating the previous requirement for personal petitions.
This initiative aims to help those cleared of wrongdoing resume normal lives and secure employment without bureaucratic delays, addressing the current system's inefficiency due to a lack of database integration between courts and police.
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.