Over 90% oppose proposed Thai PBS, state agency funding overhaul

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Public hearings reveal overwhelming opposition, with over 90% of participants disagreeing with the Thai government's proposal to change the funding source for four key state entities.
The proposed overhaul would shift funding for Thai PBS, the Health Promotion Foundation, the Act on Elderly People, and the Sports Authority of Thailand from dedicated 'sin taxes' to the national annual budget.
Critics argue the move, proposed by the ruling Bhumjaithai party, is an attempt to gain greater control and potentially interfere with the independence of public service organizations, particularly Thai PBS.
Detailed results from the hearings show high disapproval rates across all entities, with disagreement percentages ranging from 95.72% to 98.64%.

Three ministers assigned to oversee flood response in southern region

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appointed three ministers to manage flood response in the high-risk southern region, specifically Songkhla, Phatthalung, Satun, and Trang.
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Transport Minister Sanphet Bunyamanee, and Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit will oversee the flood situation and response plans.
The government allocated 800 million baht to enhance drainage capacity in Songkhla's Rama 1 Canal to address frequent flooding in the area.
Flood conditions improved in Ayutthaya, while other regions like Phetchaburi, Kanchanaburi, and Chachoengsao experienced varied situations, with only minor flooding reported in one area of Bangkok.