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BMA outlines financial support for those affected by the earthquake

14 Sept 14:00 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is offering financial compensation for earthquake victims, covering house repairs (up to 49,500 baht), rent for unsafe homes, funeral expenses (up to 59,400 baht), injury compensation (up to 13,300 baht), and occupational investment (11,400 baht).
BMA also provides temporary accommodation, including shelters and Airbnb stays for up to 14 nights, requiring claimants to obtain certification from their district office by April 27 to be eligible for support.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.