NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 17 January 2024

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The government has expressed disagreement with a recent campaign by the Israeli embassy calling for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas, 

Talks are ongoing to secure the release of eight Thai hostages, Thailand's foreign minister is in Davos and will invite the ambassador to israel to discuss the matter, further discussions are likely with the prime minister of Qatar.

Prime Minister Thavisin has instructed the Royal Thai Air Force to deal with the worsening fine-dust air pollution.
The airforce is likely to use its radar to locate hotspots and deploy aircraft to spray water droplets in an attempt to reduce pollution.

 

The Move Forward Party is investigating a serious assault on an aide to one of its MPs,  least 20 men allegedly attacked Mr Kittiphat last Saturday, he then ran into a nearby convenience store but was followed and assaulted again by two men from the group, Mr Kittiphat is recovering in hospital having sustained a fractured skull. 

Police have concluded the death of a young female model was suicide due to cyanide poisoning,
The 28 year old was found dead at her Bangkok condominium in November,  with a suicide note written to her boyfriend, medication for depression was also found, Police say her phone showed she had ordered cyanide online.
  
Around The Region

China summoned the ambassador of the Philippines yesterday after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr congratulated Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te on his election victory.

The move came after Beijing rebuked countries that congratulated Lai on his victory, including the United States, Japan, Singapore and several European nations.

Chiang Mai and the north: isolated showers, clearing up  30C
Bangkok: Sunny partly cloudy 34

Pattaya:  Sunny partly cloudy,  33

Phuket and the south:  Sunny partly cloudy, 31C                                                                           
Hua Hin: Sunny, light cloud  31
AQI Orange  which is moderate

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