Thailand upgrading Suvarnabhumi Airport's immigration system

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The transcription below provides news stories from across Thailand and Asia. The stories range from Thailand upgrading Suvarnabhumi Airport's immigration system to Cambodia’s water festival attracting millions.

 

1. Faster Immigration at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Thailand is upgrading Suvarnabhumi Airport's immigration system, aiming to cut processing times to 45 seconds per passenger and reduce overall wait times to under 20 minutes.

 

2. Thai PM Deepens Ties with China
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra met President Xi Jinping at APEC, agreeing on trade, clean energy, and education initiatives. The Buddha Tooth Relic will arrive in Bangkok on December 4.

 

3. British Student Jailed for Smuggling Cannabis
A British student was sentenced to 30 months for attempting to smuggle 33kg of cannabis from Thailand to Amsterdam, with his girlfriend receiving a suspended sentence.

 

4. Cold Front Sweeps Across Thailand
A cold front is bringing storms, cooler weather, and temperature drops to 32 provinces. Heavy rain and fog pose risks for travelers and crops.

 

5. Thailand Expands Renewable Energy with Solar Farms
Thailand plans 14 new floating solar farms at hydroelectric dams, boosting renewable energy use to 51% by 2037 under its latest energy plan.

 

6. Denmark Wins Miss Universe, Thailand Shines
Denmark took the Miss Universe crown, while Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri earned third runner-up for her advocacy and resilience.

 

7. Biden Strengthens Trilateral Alliance at APEC
President Biden met Japanese and South Korean leaders at APEC, focusing on regional security and launching a new Trilateral Secretariat.

 

8. Bangladesh Seeks Hasina’s Extradition
Bangladesh's interim leader plans to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina from India for alleged human rights violations during her tenure.

 

9. Malaysia Protests Philippines’ Maritime Claims
Malaysia formally protested the Philippines' new maritime laws, citing sovereignty concerns over Sabah and overlapping claims in the South China Sea.

 

10. Cambodia’s Water Festival Attracts Millions
Cambodia's Water Festival drew over 6.2 million attendees, celebrating Khmer traditions with boat races and cultural festivities in Phnom Penh.