NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 9 February 2023

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The lawyer for Political hunger strikers Tawan and Bam said the two women will continue their hunger strike if all political prisoners are not granted bail by the court within three days.

Their decision came despite the court having granted bail for the two women on Tuesday.

A Thai woman was found dead under the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey, she is the only Thai casualty to be found so far. 

A Thai student in Türkiye who was affected by the earthquake is trying to make the best of a tough situation by helping other survivors. 

Mr Sura-phat had to leave his apartment and has been lending a hand by distributing food, carrying blankets and other necessities. He said he was helping out because, because during hard times, it’s better to do something good and he is still alive and healthy" 

City Hall has given businesses on Khao San Road 15 days to control noise levels or face legal action, following complaints from local residents. Representatives from local business communities met with local authorities and police, they agreed noise levels must be reduced particularly with live performances, They also agreed that sound meters would be installed.
 
33 Myanmar illegal workers were arrested yesterday at a deserted warehouse in Songkhla, along with several Thai and Malaysians thought to be traffickers, 

The  warehouse had been converted into accommodation,  to provide shelter and feed illegal workers who were in transit.

Around the Region:

Indonesian President Joko Widodo warned the police to stop the smoke from large fires from engulfing the country as the threat of El Nino – a dry weather pattern  approached. He added: Officers would be held accountable and dismissed as a result.

 The weather:  Sunny with some light cloud.

Chiang Mai: Sunny, 34 Celsius
Bangkok: Sunny, 33. 
Pattaya: Sunny,  partly cloudy 31
Phuket and the far south: Sunny,  partly cloudy 31
Here in Hua Hin : A fine Sunny day, some clouds around this afternoon   31 C. 

Credits: Bangkok Post, The Nation, Asean Now, Khaosod English,  Hua Hin Today, Royal Coast Review, Kulsawek Sawekwannakorn, Thainewsroom.com, The Pattaya News, Phuket News, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times. The Irrawaddy. Windy.com. Wunderground.com
 

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