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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 31 January 2024


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Six people were arrested after claiming they were working on Royal projects, then duped victims into investing into a scam that promised high returns on their investments, damages were estimated at 270 million baht.


4 victims filed complaints after they found the so called royal projects were fake, 
Police seized multiple bank books, luxury cars, cameras and other items during raids in bangkok, chachoengsao, Lopburi Songkhla and Nakhon si Thammarat.

 

The families of a 14-year-old schoolboy and  another student he allegedly stabbed in the stomach and neck on Monday are now under government care.


The victim died later in hospital, the attacker said he had been bullied by the victim, he is now receiving a psychiatric assessment,   The government was considering legislation to lower the age of liability for legal proceedings against youngsters.

 

The air force intends to seek a 19-billion-baht budget in the upcoming fiscal year to acquire new fighter jets, with the Swedish-manufactured 'F35' under consideration. A recent government mandate stipulates that any nation providing Thailand with new military equipment must also offer an equivalent economic assessment in bilateral trade.

 

the cabinet yesterday approved proposed regulations aimed at enhancing alcohol testing procedures for motorists. If a motorist is suspected of being under the influence following an accident, police have the authority to presume the driver is drunk and initiate legal proceedings. the suspect would then undergo testing at a hospital. The legal threshold for alcohol content remains unchanged at 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.

 

Thailand's ranking has dropped seven spots to 108th out of 180 countries in the latest annual corruption survey released by Transparency International. The Corruption Perceptions Index 2023 evaluates nations based on the perceived extent of corruption as assessed by experts and business leaders.


Around the region.


WEATHER 

Chiang Mai and the north:  Sunny partly cloudy isolated showers 29C.        
Bangkok: Sunny partly cloudy 33C

Pattaya: Sunny partly cloudy 31C

Phuket and the south: Sunny 32C

HuaHin:S unny Partly Cloudy 31C


AQI Red unhealthy. .
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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