Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Chadchart to focus on Bangkok’s undecided voters, Aswin to increase fire stations
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Chadchart to focus on Bangkok’s undecided voters, Aswin to increase fire stations
13 Sept 15:53Key points summarised by AI
Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt, currently leading in polls, is intensifying his campaign to win over undecided voters and senior citizens by promoting his vision for Bangkok as a regional hub for creative economic development and health tourism.
Former Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang pledges to significantly increase the number of fire stations from 50 to 90 for an eight-minute response time and complete a sluice gate in Phra Khanong to alleviate chronic flooding ahead of the rainy season.
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.