Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
PM Prayut and many politicians cast their votes for the gubernatorial elections
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PM Prayut and many politicians cast their votes for the gubernatorial elections
13 Sept 11:32Key points summarised by AI
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his family cast their ballots, with Prayut encouraging voter participation and expressing satisfaction over the return of gubernatorial elections after nine years.
Other key political figures, including former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, also voted, urging strong turnout to bolster local democracy.
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.