Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Kids under 6 in cars in Thailand must be secured in child seats from September
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Kids under 6 in cars in Thailand must be secured in child seats from September
13 Sept 12:10Key points summarised by AI
From September 5th, children under 6 or shorter than 135cm in Thailand must be secured in child safety seats or booster seats and wear seatbelts, with non-compliance incurring fines up to 2,000 baht.
This new regulation, an amendment to the Land Traffic Act, extends existing seatbelt laws to improve road safety in Thailand, a nation known for its high traffic fatality rates, though it excludes specific vehicles like Tuk-Tuks.
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.