NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 8 October 2024

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One Thai national has returned from Lebanon, while five others are awaiting evacuation from the conflict-hit country. There are about 100 Thais residing mostly in Beirut, which is currently considered a relatively safe zone, despite recent Israeli airstrikes. Authorities have urged those living in high-risk areas to leave while flights are still available.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn has directed authorities to fast-track amendments to outdated laws aimed at improving road safety, following the tragic bus accident on October 1st. She highlighted the need for stronger enforcement and updating regulations to ensure safer public transport. Adding:  that road safety will be a major focus at the upcoming international forum in Thailand this November, organized by the UN Special Envoy for Road Safety.

 

The PM will attend the  45th ASEAN Summit being held in vientiane from today until Friday, She is expected to discuss concerns over severe flooding affecting the northern region, she said yesterday ASEAN must play an important role in bringing peace back to Myanmar as soon as possible. 

 
The 38 year old man who had fled arrest and engaged in a shootout with police at a house in, Bangkok, last Thursday before escaping from officers, was arrested yesterday, Police stopped his vehicle at a checkpoint in Nakhon Ratchasima, then brought him in for questioning at Bang Sue Police Station in Bangkok where he was charged with attempted murder, obstructing an officer, and possession of firearms.

Across the region

Taiwan officials say  China is likely to launch military drills this week near Taiwan, using Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's upcoming national day speech as a pretext to pressure the island to accept the mainland's claims of sovereignty. 

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has registered to run for mayor of the southern city of Davao in midterm polls due next year.  Duterte launched a deadly drug war in 2016 that is the subject of local and international investigations.

Todays  Weather

 

Chiang Mai and the north: Sunny partly cloudy 32C degrees celsius

Bangkok: cloudy with rain 33C

Pattaya: cloudy Thundershowers 30C

Phuket and the south: sunny partly cloudy some showers 30C

Hua Hin: showers clearing Bright, cloudy with isolated shower 31

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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