NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 20 December 2023

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A 20-year-old male suspected of shooting and killing a student and a female teacher near schools in Klong Toey Bangkok on Nov 11 has been arrested in Chiang Mai, the shooter and his partner, who drove a motorcycle used in the shooting, were part of an 84 member crime syndicate.  

His arrest follows 12 other suspects apprehended during raids in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan on Monday. 

 

Nine Thai nationals managed to escape from a chinese trafficking operation in Cambodia, however they say a further 200 other Thais remain trapped.

They were met at the Thai border by a soldier, Several victims had visible wounds and cuts on their legs and hands.
The victims had been tempted online by the promise of jobs and good salary,
When they arrived over the border they were forced to work in an illegal call center. Thai police have asked Cambodian authorities to investigate. 

 

Political activist Srisu-wan Janya has petitioned the Administrative Court - to cancel an order allowing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to receive medical treatment outside of prison.

And another regulation allowing prisoners to be detained in other facilities. 

He considered the regulations as tools to help Thaksin dodge his one-year jail term, by staying in the Police general hospital.

Around The Region

 

China
The death toll following a major earthquake in Gansu province has reached over 125 with over 700 injured in the country’s deadliest quake in years.

Chiang Mai and the north: sunny  partly cloudy  31

Bangkok:  sunny  34

Pattaya:  Sunny, partly cloudy 34

Phuket and the south:  Bright, partly Cloudy, showers this afternoon 31C

Hua Hin: Sunny, partly cloudy 32C

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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