NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 2 April 2024

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Thailand's Defence Minister says talks underway with China should see the government finalise an agreement to purchase ships instead of a submarine. Adding China was open to a Thai proposal to acquire two offshore patrol vessels or a frigate instead of the sub which had a German made engine which China was not permitted to export.

The government is to ask Laos and China to provide more flight routes to Thailand over the next two years. With the goal of seeing Thailand become a center for regional air travel providing stop overs as well as a holiday destination.. A government spokesman said air traffic between Thailand and the two countries would double if current talks prove successful.

The Airports of Thailand company has increased its passenger service charge for international passengers from 700 to 730 Baht per person and for domestic passengers from 100 to 130 Baht per person, the increase came into effect yesterday at its six international airports. AOT said the raise was to counter increased operating costs. 

 

Around the region

Indonesia's president-elect Pra-bowo Subian-tow visited Beijing yesterday on his first foreign trip since his election, the trip was aimed at continuing close ties between the two countries, 72 year old Pra-bowo, was elected in February but will not be sworn in until October.

WEATHER 

Chiang Mai and the north: Sunny  41C

Bangkok: sunny 38C

Pattaya:  Sunny 35C

Phuket and the south:  partly cloudy isolated showers 33C

Hua Hin: Sunny, winds light from the south  35 C

AQI 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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