Livestock Dept rushes to clear over 2,000 pig carcasses in flood-hit Prachin Buri
Police probe illegal restraint claims at Kanchanaburi elderly care home
Over one million flood-hit households seek compensation
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Over one million flood-hit households seek compensation
Today 07:14Key points summarised by AI
Over 1.05 million households have registered through the Thang Rath application to seek government compensation for flood damage.
Compensation varies based on flood duration: 9,000 baht for homes flooded up to seven days, and 5,000 baht for those flooded over seven days.
Applicants are advised to verify their property's location within designated disaster zones with local offices to prevent registration errors.
Police probe illegal restraint claims at Kanchanaburi elderly care home
Today 11:16Key points summarised by AI
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) launched an investigation into an elderly care facility in Kanchanaburi following allegations of physical abuse and unlawful confinement.
CIB officers discovered disturbing conditions during an inspection, including patients held in metal cages and the facility's perimeter secured with barbed wire, prompting swift legal action if violations are confirmed.