NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 10 January 2024

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The government insists its 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme will be rolled out in May as planned. The Council of State yesterday submitted its report which recommended that the government seek opinions from all parties to ensure a consensus on the matter before launch. 

Prime Minister Srettha said.. "We stand by the original timeframe," 

 

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet will visit Thailand on 7th February to hold talks to resolve a dispute over  a 26,000-square-kilometer energy-rich area in the Gulf of Thailand claimed by both countries.

Several rounds of talks have been held previously that paved the way for the latest meeting. 

 

Thailand looks set to become a regional EV manufacturing center,
The PM said the BOI board of investment has already approved investment privileges to 16 EV manufacturers with a combined investment value of over 1 billion dollars, plus battery makers and related industries that can establish charging stations. 

 

The local authority in bangkok the BMA says 68 areas suffered severe air pollution yesterday, some areas recorded twice the safety limit of PM2.5 particles.  The BMA says it has already introduced electric busses, improved train services and other measures in an attempt to reduce traffic levels and reduce the amount of air polluton.

 

Around The Region

 

Taiwan issued a national emergency alert yesterday as China launched a satellite that flew over the island, triggering phones across the country to alert citizens to be aware of safety.

This,  just days before Taiwan holds a crucial presidential election that has heightened concerns over security.

 
Chiang Mai and the north: sunny 32C

Bangkok: Sunny partly cloudy 35

Pattaya:  Sunny,  partly cloudy 33

Phuket and the south:  Sunny partly cloudy, isolated shower 32C

‘Hua Hin: Sunny,  32
AQI moderate to high 

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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