NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 14 August 2024

The Constitutional Court is due to rule today on Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's fate following accusations that he violated the constitution by appointing to Cabinet a former lawyer who was jailed for contempt of court following a bribery attempt.

The Prime Minister is unlikely to attend the hearing that could see him dismissed, scheduled for 3 pm today

Members of both coalition and opposition parties voiced opposition to the government's entertainment complex bill to legalize casinos, arguing the drawbacks outweigh the benefits.

They believe it won't curb illegal gambling, the financial gains don't justify the costs, and tourism doesn't need casinos. Concerns were also raised about securing local jobs. They questioned if Thailand could match the growth seen in Macau, Vietnam, or Singapore.

Bangkok City councillors have submitted a letter supporting the plan to move Bangkok port out of the capital to reduce city congestion and air pollution. adding that if the congestion is relieved, the problem of fine dust will also improve. "The site will be repurposed for residential, commercial and retail spaces.

The Department of Transport has dismissed reports of Chinese companies taking over Thai transport businesses, stating that licenses cannot be transferred and are only granted to Thai-registered entities. Discussions are planned to address concerns about Thai citizens being paid to hold shares to bypass this rule.

A lift mechanic was killed yesterday at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport when an elevator he was repairing suddenly crashed down on him. The accident, which occurred around lunchtime in the domestic terminal, is under investigation.

Around the region

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Myanmar today after heavy fighting near the Chinese border saw rebel groups making a series of gains that some see as a “fundamental change” in the situation.

Todays  Weather  mothers day Monday

Chiang Mai and the north:  cloudy, thundershowers 32C degrees celsius

Bangkok:  Bright,  partly cloudy, thundershowers 34

Pattaya:  cloudy with showers 31

Phuket and the south: Sunny partly Cloudy 32
Hua Hin: Sunny with some showers expected this afternoon  32C

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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