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Government housing project for border villagers planned for next year

Today 15:08Key points summarised by AI

The Thai government plans a five-year secured border housing project to address housing shortages, reduce poverty, and improve the quality of life for communities in Sa Kaeo, Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Buri Ram, and Si Sa Ket provinces.
The Ministry of Defence will allocate land, while the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, in collaboration with the Community Organizations Development Institute (CODI), will implement the project for 752 communities across 26 border provinces.
The initiative also aims to provide housing and skills training for war veterans, poor paramilitary rangers, and their families, with project details and budget to be finalized by a joint committee for Cabinet approval.

Today 10:22Key points summarised by AI

A newborn boy was discovered abandoned in a Samut Songkhram temple restroom, found wrapped in a towel inside a backpack with his umbilical cord still attached.
Local resident Somsak found the infant after hearing cries, immediately alerting police and rescue workers.
Emergency responders provided first aid, and the baby is now confirmed healthy and stable at a local hospital.
Police are actively reviewing CCTV footage along nearby routes to identify the mother, suspecting she may be a local teenager or migrant worker facing an unintended pregnancy.