March 11, 20242 yr The minister for natural resources and environment has instructed local authorities in the north to combat pollution caused by fires, troops were deployed to identify hotspots, and forests will be closed to prevent entry to conservation areas, the minister said Strict legal action would be taken against violators. Meanwhile the governor of ChaingMai offered a 10,000 baht reward for information leading to the arrest of those starting a forest fire. Thailand's transport minister says France has promised to assist Thailand to develop it’s aviation industry in preparation for the demands of the future, The statement came during Prime minister Thavasin’s trip to Paris over the weekend. They also met with Several French companies to discuss investing in Thailand. Two students in Buri Ram are being treated in hospital after they were shot by a younger student on Saturday, the second shooting in a week . The two boys were riding a motorcycle when they were chased by a 13 year and a friend who opened fire. The shooter's parents took their son to the police and told officers the two students were targeted because they had bullied his friends. None of the boys injuries were life threatening. The Swiss man who allegedly kicked a Thai woman at a beach in phuket has had his elephant sanctuary foundation closed and a court will request it be dissolved. The phuket governor alleged that the foundation may have been used for illegal activities. Around the region In Indonesia, torrential rain brought floods and landslides in the province of West Sumatra, killing at least 21 people and forcing the evacuation of more than 75,000. Hundreds of homes, schools and bridges suffered severe damage. WEATHER Chiang Mai and the north: sunny, 38C Bangkok: sunny, partly cloudy 35C Pattaya: Sunny, partly cloudy 33C Phuket and the south: Sunny, becoming cloudy 33C Hua Hin: Sunny with light cloud, winds light from the South 34C AQI Orange and Red High, to unhealthy 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 -- SURF 102.5 FM 2024-03-11 Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe
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