Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Bangkok Governor-elect Chadchart begins his day jogging in Lumpini Park
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Bangkok Governor-elect Chadchart begins his day jogging in Lumpini Park
13 Sept 11:55Key points summarised by AI
Bangkok Governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt started his first day with his usual 10km jog in Lumpini Park at dawn, a routine that inspired his run for office and connects him with citizens.
Chadchart expressed his readiness to immediately address Bangkok's problems, prioritizing critical issues such as flooding, pedestrian safety, and overall road conditions.
He thanked the 1.38 million voters for their record-breaking support, pledging to serve all 6 million Bangkok residents equally and with his best efforts, pending official verification of the election results.
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.