Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
No more report on opinion poll results allowed until after Bangkok local elections
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No more report on opinion poll results allowed until after Bangkok local elections
19 Sept 22:15Key points summarised by AI
The Bangkok Election Commission prohibits the disclosure of opinion poll results related to the city's gubernatorial and council elections until polls close on May 22nd, aiming to prevent any advantage or disadvantage to candidates.
Eligible voters who fail to cast their ballot and do not notify officials within a week will lose specific political rights for two years, including the ability to contest elections or hold certain public offices.
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.