NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 4 December 2023

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December 4, 20232 yr

Six Thai workers released from captivity in Gaza are due to arrive back in Thailand at lunchtime today, meanwhile negotiations continue to free the remaining 9 Thai hostages. The Thai government yesterday expressed concern at the resumption of fighting and added its voice to those that urged all parties to avoid further hostilities and return to negotiations.

The Transport Ministry says it will make its entire fleet of public transport vehicles 100% electric by 2030. All old vehicles will be replaced with EVs as soon as existing rental contracts expire. The idea is to reduce air pollution, meanwhile more than 72 new plans will be introduced to improve all forms of public transport between now and 2027.

Police on Kho Samui found the body of a young tourist who had fallen from the upper level of a waterfall. The 20 year old was named as Ryan Meghan, three french women who were with him said he had gone for a swim but failed to return.

Around The Region:

Philippines
A Third major earthquake struck off the the southern coast on early today, The 6.9 quake follows a 7.6 quake on Saturday and a 6.6 tremor yesterday.

The Weather:

Chiang Mai and the north: Bright partly cloudy 32

Bangkok: Cloudy with thundershowers 32

Pattaya, Partly cloudy 32

Phuket and the south: Cloudy with thundershowers. 29C

Hua Hin: Cloudy with showers start clearing up later in the day 29C

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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