NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 13 February 2023

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Special investigation police are checking to see how much money was being held in 8 bank accounts belonging to an illegal lottery website. 

The CEO Mr Pant-awat faces at least 2 charges of money laundering over suspicious transfers of funds. Police had earlier successfully requested the bank accounts be frozen. 

Part of a building that was under construction on Rama 9 rd in bangkok  collapsed yesterday injuring at least 5 people, all said to be cambodian workers, there were about 25 workers on the 4th floor when the 5th floor collapsed trapping some of the workers. 

Arrest warrants have been issued for 3 migrant workers from Myanmar who are believed to be responsible for the murder of a Hmong family in tak province a week ago.

The two groups had argued over unpaid wages for working in a tapioca field.

Drivers who wish to renew their vehicle tax disc will first have to settle any outstanding traffic offense tickets, 
The new rule is due to come into effect from 1st April.

Drivers that fail to display  the tax disc can face a fine of 2,000 baht and lose one point on their driving license.

Health officials have warned the public to be aware of dengue fever after almost 2,700 cases were reported leaving one fatality last month. Further heavy rain is forecast and will increase the number of cases,  striped mosquitoes are most likely to spread dengue fever.

Around the Region:

Japan says a Chinese warship passed through its territorial waters  from southwest of Yakushima Island in the early  hours of yesterday morning.  Tokyo conveyed its concern about the latest intrusion to Beijing through diplomatic channels, and says this marked  the seventh entry by a Chinese survey vessel since November 2021.

North Korea” Radio Free Asia reported the country is forcing people who have the same name as Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Ju-ae, to change their name.

Kim’s daughter,  who is about 10 years old is being portrayed as “the supreme leader’s noble daughter,” she’s named Ju-ae, authorities have been ordered to “eliminate the use of the name by individuals.

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The weather:

Chiang Mai: Sunny 35 celsius
Bangkok: Sunny,  light cloud  34. 
Pattaya: Sunny,   31
Phuket and the far south: sunny 31
Here in Hua Hin : Fine Sunny, 32 C. 

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