Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Candidates ramp up campaigns a week before Bangkok’s gubernatorial election
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Candidates ramp up campaigns a week before Bangkok’s gubernatorial election
2 Oct 11:05Key points summarised by AI
Frontrunners intensify outreach efforts across Bangkok's communities and markets as the gubernatorial election nears.
Democrat candidate Suchatvee Suwansawat campaigns on a vision of transforming Bangkok into a "modern welfare" city, promising free internet, improved public services, and infrastructure upgrades.
Independent candidate and former governor Aswin Kwanmuang highlights his past actions, such as ordering repairs for protest-damaged apartments, and plans extensive community engagement until the final campaigning day.
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.