NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 24 January 2024

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has promised groups opposing the government's Land Bridge megaproject, that he will consider their calls, including one for a committee to study the project before its implementation.

The proposed bridge would require a deep-water port in both Rayon and  Chumphon, and consist of motorway and railway access at each end.

Opposition groups urged the government to provide access to parties who might be impacted by the Land Bridge and organise public hearings. 

 

German President Frank Stein-meier begins a state visit to Thailand today It is the first trip by a German president to this country in 22 years. 

 

The number of Cases of people catching the latest sub-variant of Covid-19 rose  last week, resulting in an increase in hospital admissions and 11 deaths. Most hospital patients were elderly had not received booster vaccinations; others were suffering from a chronic disease.

 

A joint meeting of commanders of the Royal Thai Armed Forces and Police were told More training in counter drone technology and and intelligence gathering will be incorporated into the armed forces' drills this year,
The meeting was ahead of join police and military exercises that begin today. 

An 8-year-old boy named “Shane” Promwaen  was due to attempt to Kitefoil over 100 kms across the Gulf of Thailand from Jomtien beach Pattaya to PranBuri this morning wind conditions permitting.

Shane aims to become the youngest World Champion in Wing Foiling and to eventually represent Thailand in the Olympics.

Around the region

North Korea has demolished a major monument in its capital that symbolised the goal of reconciliation with South Korea. The demolition was ordered by leader Kim Jong Un, who last week called the south a "primary foe" and said unification was no longer possible.

 

WEATHER 

Chiang Mai and the north:  Sunny partly cloudy, 30C

Bangkok:  Cloudy,  rain clearing up this afternoon 30C

Pattaya:  Cloudy31C

Phuket and the south: Sunny partly cloudy 32C

Hua Hin : Cloudy with rain clearing up this afternoon 28C

AQI yellow and Orange  which is moderate to  high.
Green clear, yellow light, Orange High, Red 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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