NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 15 January 2024

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Prime Minister Thavisin is in Switzerland where he will seek foreign investment for the government's 1 trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject at the World Economic Forum in Davos, starting today. This marks the first time in 12 years that a Thai government leader has participated in the annual World Economic Forum.

 

Civil society groups have expressed concern at plans to open rehabilitation centers for drug addiction in 52 army barracks across the country.

the centers will initially assist over 4 thousand 4 hundred addicts via 60, 90 or 120-day treatment programs. However, military-style drug rehabilitation methods have raised concerns over abuse. 

The government is pursuing economic diplomacy initiatives, to negotiate free trade agreements. Thailand has successfully finalized 14 FTAs with 18 countries, and negotiations are currently underway with 11 more. Sri Lanka is the latest country, due to be officially signed up next month.

 

Authorities have warned bangkok residents to prepare for rising levels pm2.5 particles in the air, forecasters say air Pollution will continue to worsen for the next few days. Meanwhile Bangkok residents are advised to work from home until Wednesday.

 

Around The Region.

North Korea yesterday tested a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with intermediate range,
The test occurred on the same day that a delegation led by the Foreign Minister headed to Russia.

Meanwhile North Korea accused Seoul of escalating tensions in the region by conducting more military drills. 

 

Chiang Mai and the north: bright but cloudy, isolated showers 30C

Bangkok: Sunny 34 Pattaya:  Sunny,  partly cloudy 33

Phuket and the south:  Sunny partly cloudy 32C

Hua Hin: Sunny,light cloud  31
AQI Red which is unhealthy 

 

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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