NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 29 February 2024

The Energy Minister has reassured the public that electricity prices will remain stable between May and August. The ministry is dedicated to upholding the current rate of 4.18 baht per unit, consistent with the January to April period.

Recent discussions with the energy regulation commission focused on strategies to sustain this rate, with a firm commitment not to exceed 4.68 baht per unit.

The anti online scam center set up last november announced it has frozen nearly 40 thousand bank accounts connected with fraud, this follows  over 307 thousand complains of scams involving investments, fake job offers, loan sharks and extortion, the agency claims it managed to to recoup 1.9 billion baht of the 3.4 billion baht lost to the various scams,

The government, along with the International Labour Organization and stakeholders, aims to improve employment conditions in Thailand. Key priorities include developing the labor market, ensuring social protections and decent work for all, while enhancing data management and communication.

An earth tremor measuring 3.4 was felt in north mae hong song yesterday, several aftershocks were felt, there were no reports of damage. 

Around the region    

A Singapore-registered company that promised its members the high life has come under scrutiny in Japan, where four of its top executives are under arrest on suspicion of swindling over 1 billion dollars from 26,000 people.

The company is said to have acted as an investment advisory firm to peddle a financial product without the authorisation of Japan’s Financial Services Agency.

WEATHER 

Chiang Mai and the north: sunny, 37C

Bangkok: cloudy with rain, 34C

Pattaya: cloudy with thundery showers 32

Phuket and the south: sunny, light cloud 33C

Hua Hin’: Sunny, some cloud…winds light from the South east 32C        

AQI Green to  yellow moderate, Orange High       
Green clear, yellow moderate, 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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