Swapping sub for a frigate, best beaches in the world : Tim Newton Today - Oct 24

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Thailand News - Thailand has 5 out of the world's top 100 beaches, according to World Beach Guide, the 9 emperor gods return as the 2023 Vegetarian Festival comes to a close, the Thai defence minister is being asked to explain to swap of a sub purchase to a new Chinese frigate instead.

 

More Thais repatriating from the Israel-Hamas conflict, Thai auto sales are down and some challenges ahead, 77 year old Kiwi drug mule says "it was a scam".

 

Tim Newton Today is a daily take on Thai and regional news and issues of interest to expats and foreign tourists.