NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 29 May 2023

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A group of Pua Thai Party supporters dressed in RED,   called for the party to prepare to form an alternative coalition if the Move Forward-led coalition talks failed.

They also expressed frustration over perceived disrespect. The leader of Pua Thai said the group's concerns would be taken into consideration,  amidst an ongoing dispute with Move Forward over the House Speaker position.

 

The Move Forward Party has sent a letter inviting the Association of Provincial local authorities for talks due to take place on Thursday on decentralisation power.

Move Forward say the idea is to ensure that local authorities can deliver public services more efficiently.  The policy includes elections of provincial governors, scrapping the so-called regional administration system, and ensuring fair allocation of budget and public scrutiny of local organisations. 

 

Police have seized the passport and blocked the departure of a Chinese journalist and business woman who allegedly exploited her working relationship with police to demand a bribe. 

the woman, identified as Guo Rui, was detained on Friday for allegedly exploiting the working relationship with national deputy police chief Pol Gen Surachate... 
Guo Rui, allegedly demanded 33 million baht in exchange for arranging the dropping of charges against another Chinese woman who was involved in a criminal syndicate, She reportedly paid Guo 14 million baht.

Two men were arrested and 150 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine were seized in Nakhon Ratchasima when police intercepted two cars for a search. Acting on a tip-off, authorities stopped the first car and arrested two men in their 50s, while the second car turned around and drove off, this was later found abandoned at a temple. here officers found several packages labeled Durians, that contained 150 kilos of crystal meth.

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Around the region….

 

Bali's local government will crack down on foreign tourists using crypto as a means of payment in hotels, restaurants, shopping centres and other places. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster said  the use of currencies other than the local rupiah in Indonesia was prohibited. Violators could face prison and a fine.

Malaysia is drafting a new media bill which is expected to be presented to parliament next March. The bill aims to regulate Malaysia's media industry, draw up a code of conduct and dispute resolution procedure for public complaints against the media.

The weather: 

Chiang Mai and the north:  Bright, partly cloudy   33C                    
Bangkok: Bright but cloudy, thunderstorms likely this afternoon 34
Pattaya, Bright with thundershowers 31
Phuket and the south:  Bright, cloudy thunderstorms 30C 
‘Hua Hin’ : Bright but cloudy, heavy rain with thunderstorms likely late this afternoon 32.

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