NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 3 June 2024

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A prisoner, who fled a hospital in Nakhon Si Thammarat last October and was arrested in Indonesia last week is to be returned to Thailand tomorrow.

It’s expected an air force plane would be used instead of a commercial flight to ensure safety, Thailands minister for justice who was visiting Jakarta said the man
Would be charged with escaping  from prison,  assault, possession of illegal firearms and attempted murder. 

Soldiers seized 6 million methamphetamine pills left by smugglers following a brief gunfight in Chiang Dao. Thai soldiers spotted a group of 15 to 20 suspected drug couriers carrying rucksacks. The soldiers signaled the men to stop but were met with gunfire for about 10 minutes, the suspects dropped their bags and fled. The soldiers collected around 30 bags filled with drugs. No soldiers were injured.

 

Six people were arrested for suspected links to two illegal gambling sites tied to a Cambodian criminal organization. The sites, promoting online gambling, handled about 10 million baht monthly. The gang used relatives and friends in Lop Buri, some with political connections, to launder the money. Police found evidence of money transfers between them.

Thaksin Shinawats daughter Paetongtarn said her father was ready to fight the lese majeste charge filed against him, saying he was not worried about the case and that he would have the opportunity to present the facts. She  also denied any deal-had been made. adding The legal team is working on this matter to the fullest extent." 

Around the region.

The Chinese defence minister has warned the U.S without mentioning that country to stay out of the Asia-Pacific region, the minister was  Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, he pinned the blame for escalating tensions in Asia, whether in the Taiwan Strait or the South China Sea. adding Anyone who dares split Taiwan from China will be “crushed to pieces” and destroyed.

A Chinese province is buying “flying taxis” and subsidizing drone development as part of a nationwide effort to boost innovation.

Shanxi, was a major coal-mining area in northern China, but is now looking to diversify and develop new emerging technology.

 

Todays’ WEATHER 

 

Chiang Mai and the north: cloudy with rain 36C degrees celsius

Bangkok: Heavy thundershowers 35

Pattaya: Cloudy 32.

Phuket and the south: sunny partly cloudy 31

Hua Hin: Cloudy 33C             

AQI: green which is good 
Green clear, yellow moderate, Orange High,  Red unhealthy.  

Credits: Bangkok Post, The Nation, Asean Now, Khaosod English,  Hua Hin  Today, 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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