NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 21 December 2023

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A new bill that decriminalises the writing of bad cheques has passed it’s first reading.

MPs from both sides of the house say the current law is outdated, 

The new law would prevent criminal liability against those who unintentionally write bad cheques, unless they are used with criminal intent to defraud.

Seventy-three illegal migrants  from Bangladesh have been arrested in Songkhla and Phatthalung while being smuggled to work in Malaysia.

The 28 year old Thai driver admitted taking 15 illegal migrants from Chachoengsao to Songkhla for 2,000 baht per head. 

 

Chiang Mai’s Governor has instructed local authorities to investigate and seize, then auction off property that has been purchased illegally by chinese nationals, many had opened a company using Thai nominees to then purchase land and develop housing estates.

Thailand intends to increase efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the impacts of climate change, Thailand's head of climate change said the decision follows participation in the COP28 conference in Dubai, Carbon emissions were to be reduced by 30 percent, but this will be increased to a 40 percent reduction by 2030.

 

Around The Region

 

China has suspended a US$6.5 billion dollar currency swap agreement with Argentina,  the freeze will remain in effect until the new Argentine president demonstrates a clear intention to engage with Beijing,
The new president, had campaigned on breaking ties with China, but is likely to have difficulty in following through with those pledges.

Chiang Mai and the north: sunny  partly cloudy  29

Bangkok: Sunny  32

Pattaya:  Sunny, 32

Phuket and the south:  Bright, partly Cloudy, showers this afternoon 32C

Hua Hin: Sunny, 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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