NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 10 February 2023

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Malaysia’s prime minister Anwar Ibrahim met with prime minister Prayut in bangkok yesterday, 
Their meeting focused on the turmoil and security along the southern border with Malaysia, Ibrahim pledged to “do whatever is required and necessary” to facilitate the peace process
they also discussed investment and infrastructure,  and agreed  to accelerate bilateral trade to US$ 30 billion dollars by 2025.

 

42 Thai rescue workers from USAR Thailand, with disaster relief materials and equipment have flown to Turkey. 
 

They will spend 10 days assisting with search, rescue and recovery following Monday's quake which has claimed more than 20 thousand lives so far.

USAR Thailand is part of a 50-nation rescue operation, organised by the United Nations.

 

Former politician and massage parlour owner Chu-vit  Kamon-visit’ who recently exposed police corruption linked to dodgy business, 

Has called on the national police chief to take immediate action against two senior police officers, an inspector and a general, who are accused of being behind a large online gambling network with some 10 billion baht in circulation.

 

An outbreak of Rabies has been detected in parts of the northeast, so far some 74 people are said to have contracted the disease, 

Health authorities are urging residents in the area to get vaccinated.

 

Thai Airways International is expected to exit its rehabilitation program earlier than planned and resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in two years, according to the company CEO, he added: operating revenue is rising rapidly as the number of passengers increase.

 

Around the Region:

 

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to carry out joint military exercises and strengthen security co-operation amid heightened tensions in China. Both nations penned a deal to allow their armed forces to work together during disaster relief operations, the agreement may lead the way for both countries to deploy forces on each other's territory.

Singapore will drop remaining covid 19 restrictions from Monday, this means masks will not be required in public places and on public transport, however they will still be required in nursing homes and hospitals.

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The weather:  Sunny with some light cloud.

Chiang Mai: Sunny with some light cloud. 34 celsius
Bangkok: Sunny,  becoming cloudy 33. 
Pattaya: Sunny,  becoming cloudy  31
Phuket and the far south: Partly cloudy, isolated showers  31
Here in Hua Hin : Fine Sunny, becoming more cloudy this afternoon. 31 C. 

 

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