NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 27 August 2024

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Activists have praised a Narathiwat court's decision to hear a lawsuit against seven officials accused of being responsible for a 2004 massacre that left 85 dead. Mr. Kanavee, an MP from the Fair Party, emphasized the importance of acknowledging past atrocities to shape the country's global image. He urged the government to demonstrate clear political will to address unrest in the south and called for constructive dialogue to achieve lasting peace in Pattani. 

Thailand's Secretary for Foreign Affairs oversaw a government donation of nine million baht yesterday to support humanitarian aid for the Myanmar crisis. This pledge follows the recent 57th ASEAN meeting in Vientiane. Since 2021, Thailand has also contributed US$450,000 to various international organizations, including UN agencies and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Local authorities in Phuket are seeking expert advice to survey a mountainous area where deadly landslides claimed 13 lives and injured 19 others last week. The landslides, which sent massive boulders tumbling down the mountain, affected the Rawai and Chalong areas. Initial investigations suggest that land subsidence near the base of a temple on the hill may have triggered the disaster. Authorities aim to determine the cause and implement measures to prevent future incidents.

The Airports of Thailand company, held its first public hearing yesterday, attended by 300 local residents to discuss a five-year plan to expand Chiang Mai Airport. The 24-billion-baht project aims to increase the airport's capacity to handle 20 million passengers annually. AOT’s environment director highlighted the importance of this expansion to strengthen the airport's role as a gateway to northern Thailand.

Around the region 

Malaysia: An Asian technology group including  Google, Meta and X urged Malaysia in an open letter to pause a plan that will require social media services to apply for a licence, citing a lack of clarity over the proposed regulations.

However, the letter from the Asia Internet Coalition was removed from its website late yesterday without explanation.

 

Todays  Weather  

Chiang Mai and the north:  Thundershowers 33C degrees celsius

Bangkok: Thundershowers 34

Pattaya:  heavy rain with thundershowers  31

Phuket and the south: thundershowers 29

Hua Hin: Sunny becoming cloudy perhaps an isolated thundershower 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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