NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 28 March 2024

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Two labour rights groups criticized a new wage committee's approval of a daily minimum wage of 400 baht for some areas in 10 provinces, saying it marked the worst outcome to the country's wages system.

The groups said disparities in wages among workers in the same province was unfair given that the prices of goods and services such as water, electricity and internet were the same. They urged the government to implement a standard 492 baht minimum daily wage across the country.

The Department of health has warned people to be wary of contracting influenza and dengue fever.  The department has found significant clusters of influenza in schools, prisons and military bases, Young Children were the most infected. Some 20 000 cases of dengue have been reported so far this year with around 20 deaths, The department expects to see around 340 000 cases of influenza,  While covid 19 could reach around 650 000 cases with 850 deaths in 2024.

 

Thailand's lower house of parliament passed a final reading of the  marriage equality Bill in a landmark step that moves the country closer to becoming the third territory in Asia to legalise same-sex unions.The Bill now requires approval from the Senate and endorsement from the king before it becomes law. 

A new report claims Thais received 58 million fraudulent messages last year, the highest in Asia. The messages usually contained dangerous or fake links and malware, The report issued by A caller identification application called Whoscall ‘ claims that 79 million dishonest SMS messages and calls were received across the country in 2023.

Around the region

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has rejected the idea of a summit with Japan, saying a meeting cannot be held because Tokyo has “no courage” to take the first step to better relations. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently communicated his intention to meet the North Korean leader “as soon as possible”.

 

WEATHER 

Chiang Mai and the north: Sunny  38C

Bangkok: Cloudy 35C

Pattaya:  partly cloudy   33C

Phuket and the south:  partly cloudy   34C

Hua Hin: Bright with light cloud,  winds SSE  34C

AQI yellow moderate, 
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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Should be a nice day - Pattaya:  partly cloudy   33C