Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Aswin, Chadchart and Sita among early voters in Bangkok this morning
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Aswin, Chadchart and Sita among early voters in Bangkok this morning
14 Sept 02:48Key points summarised by AI
Prominent Bangkok gubernatorial candidates, including Chadchart Sittipunt, Aswin Kwanmuang, and Sita Diwari, along with Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan and PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, cast their votes early Sunday morning.
Polling stations enforced strict COVID-19 safety measures, with initial voter turnout being thin, though expected to rise later in the day for the city's 4.4 million eligible voters.
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.