NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 7 December 2023

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Prime Minister Thavisin yesterday confirmed the Royal Thai Police is investigating the social media video of a Chinese tourist wearing a Thai police uniform.

A Pol Capt later admitted he gave his uniform to the tourist to wear to pose for a video, And he didn't receive anything in return from the tourist..

 

The Interior Ministry has ordered local authorities to take precautions against fine particulate matter (PM2.5) as the wild fire burning season begins. 

local authorities have been told to enforce the law against open burning and other activities that cause air pollution.

 

Pheu Thai Party leader and daughter of Taksin ‘Paetongtarn Shinawat’  made a statement to say any proposed amnesty  bill by her party must be agreeable to all,  to end political conflicts. Paetongtarn denied her father,  Thaksin Shinwatra, would benefit, adding Thaksin wasn't granted amnesty on Dec 5th, as some had speculated. 

 

A well known academic has called for education reform after Thai students scored poorly in the latest international education assessments carried out by Pisa, The Programme for International Student Assessment, 

The academic and Education specialist Khun Sompong said the results show the education system is plagued with problems and is outdated. 

  

The annual Songkran festival has been recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage event by (Unesco).  the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. The Ministry of Culture will hold activities to celebrate the listing at Bangkok City Hall today. 

Around The Region

Hong Kong journalists have expressed anxiety over reports alleging that two reporters from the South China Morning Post had dropped out of contact while reporting in China, with many believing they had been detained by the authorities.
Most recently, Minnie Chan, who writes about Chinese military and security issues became uncontactable after a work trip to Beijing more than a month ago.

Malaysian police arrested a 36-year-old man after he suggested the country should establish diplomatic relations with Israel.
Malaysia, supports the Palestinians and has criticised Israel’s actions in the Gaza war. Kuala Lumpur does not have diplomatic ties with Israel.

 

Weather

Chiang Mai and the north: bright but cloudy 29

Bangkok:  sunny 33

Pattaya:  sunny 32

Phuket and the south:  sunny, partly Cloudy. 30C

Hua Hin: Sunny, light cloud  30C

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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