NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 24 July 2024

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The government appears ready to take another U Turn on its policy governing the use of Cannabis. 
Rather than re-listing the drug as a narcotic, deputy prime minister Anutin says Thailand will work towards legislating marijuana for medical use.

The prime minister Sretha Thavasin yesterday gave his support to controlling the plant instead of re-listing it as a drug. However parliament still needs to debate the proposed revision to the law.

 

More than one million shops and small business are about to register  to participate in the government's 10,000 baht digital money handout scheme, 

Both sellers and recipients need to apply online from the 1st August to qualify for the handout which is due to be launched in October. 

The prime minister is due to make a statement later today.

 

A United Nations Executive Director Winnie Byanyima yesterday praised Thailand's community-focused approach to people with AIDS, She highlighted Thailand's collaboration with communities to provide health services and its supportive laws for people with HIV. UNAIDS has enlisted Thai leaders and doctors to share their expertise globally.

 

Around the region.

Chinese scientists have found water molecules in lunar soil for the first time, a discovery that could be fundamental for understanding how the moon evolved and how to exploit its resources.

Samples brought back by American Apollo astronauts 5 decades ago revealed no sign of water and led scientists to conclude that lunar soil must be completely dry.

 

Todays’ WEATHER 

Chiang Mai and the north: Thunderstorms 32C degrees celsius

Bangkok:   cloudy with showers 30

Pattaya:  cloudy with showers  31

Phuket and the south: Thundershowers  31

Hua Hin: Cloudy with light showers 31

Much the same over the weekend .

 

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, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times. The Irrawaddy. Wunderground.com
The Pattaya News, Phuket News, Windy.com. 

 

 

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