Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Thai Foreign Minister to visit Saudi Arabia to cement bilateral cooperation
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Thai Foreign Minister to visit Saudi Arabia to cement bilateral cooperation
13 Sept 13:10Key points summarised by AI
Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai will visit Saudi Arabia to follow up on and strengthen bilateral cooperation across all areas.
The visit aims to resolve outstanding issues with his Saudi counterpart and lead a delegation of Thai businessmen to foster economic ties.
This diplomatic effort builds on steadily improving relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia, which normalized ties after a three-decade rift.
Recent positive developments include the resumption of Saudia flights to Thailand and the re-permission for skilled Thai workers in Saudi Arabia.
The Thai Prime Minister also met with the chairman of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, discussing further cooperation and support for Thailand.
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.