Cabinet Approves 10.5 Billion Baht for Flood Relief
The Thai cabinet has approved an allocation of 10.5 billion baht from the central budget for emergency relief for flood victims, following the depletion of existing funds. The approval, proposed by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, also included measures for price stabilization of rice and maize, visa exemption agreements, and tourism cooperation.
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