Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Prinn reports to police following more sexual assault allegations
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Prinn reports to police following more sexual assault allegations
13 Sept 08:25Key points summarised by AI
Former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi reported to police to acknowledge new sexual assault allegations, escalating Thailand's largest #MeToo case.
The latest charges include abduction and indecent assault of a minor, stemming from a 2019 incident with a 17-year-old intern, adding to complaints from 15 women.
Prinn denies all accusations, has been granted bail, and intends to file defamation charges against his accusers.
These allegations against the son of former deputy prime minister Supachai Panitchpakdi have drawn significant public and political attention.
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.