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After year of mourning Thailand's 'floating basket' festival returns

After year of mourning Thailand's 'floating basket' festival returns

The mourning ended on Monday after a five-day funeral last week, and many citizens have returned to wearing coloured garments after having stuck to black for a year.
Fri Nov 03 2017
Technicolour Thailand is back after a black-clad mourning year for late king

Technicolour Thailand is back after a black-clad mourning year for late king

Hundreds of thousands of people thronged Bangkok's historic quarter to bid farewell last week to King Bhumibol, who died in October 2016.
Mon Oct 30 2017
Late Thai king's remains returned to palace after night of tears

Late Thai king's remains returned to palace after night of tears

His seven-decade rule spanned some of the most tumultuous moments in Thai history, including several coups, a deadly crackdown on student protesters, natural disasters and a regional financial crisis.
Fri Oct 27 2017
Sea of black as thousands gather for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Sea of black as thousands gather for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The Great Victory Chariot carrying the Royal Urn of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is pulled during a royal cremation procession.
Thu Oct 26 2017
Thai community in Ipoh pays last respects to King Bhumibol

Thai community in Ipoh pays last respects to King Bhumibol

The death of Thailand's beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 89, has devastated not just the people of that nation, but also those who have long resided here.
Thu Oct 26 2017
Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king

Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king

The king's cremation will feature ancient rites and a series of processions winding from the Grand Palace in Bangkok's historic quarter to the 50-metre (165-feet) high Royal Crematorium.
Thu Oct 26 2017
Tears in rain as Thais gather for late king's funeral

Tears in rain as Thais gather for late king's funeral

The five-day Buddhist ceremony, which begins on Wednesday, has taken nearly a year to prepare and 3 billion baht ($90 million) has been set aside to pay for the funeral.
Wed Oct 25 2017
Thailand rehearses lavish US$90 million funeral for late king

Thailand rehearses lavish US$90 million funeral for late king

Drums and a band played as officials in black tops and ancient costumes rehearsed on Saturday for the funeral procession of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Sat Oct 21 2017
Bidding farewell to the people's king

Bidding farewell to "the people's king"

Thailand is putting the finishing touches this month to a lavish five-day funeral ceremony in a final goodbye to its late King.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Security for cremation ceremony to be tightened

Security for cremation ceremony to be tightened

The government expected about 250,000 people would attend the ceremony for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away a year ago.
Mon Oct 02 2017
Preparations enter final phase for Thailand's royal cremation ceremony

Preparations enter final phase for Thailand's royal cremation ceremony

The late King, aged 89, affectionately referred to as the "People's King", died at Siriraj Hospital, here on Oct 13 last year, after 70 years of reign at the throne.
Sun Sep 10 2017
Justo to board flight back home later tonight -- Official

Justo to board flight back home later tonight -- Official

Former Petrosaudi International employee, Andre Xavier Justo is expected to board a flight to his home country, Switzerland later tonight.
Tue Dec 20 2016
New Thai king pardons prisoners in 'first show of mercy'

New Thai king pardons prisoners in 'first show of mercy'

Revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej died in October aged 88 after a seven-decade reign, leaving the politically febrile nation without its unifying figure.
Mon Dec 12 2016
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is new Thai king

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is new Thai king

The 64-year-old Crown Prince will now be known as King Rama X or the 10th King of the Chakri Dynasty, succeeding his late father, the widely revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 89, who passed away exactl
Thu Dec 01 2016
Thousands queue to visit coffin of late Thai king

Thousands queue to visit coffin of late Thai king

Bhumibol, who died at 88 two weeks ago, was adored by many of his subjects and seen as an anchor of stability in a kingdom rocked by turbulent politics.
Sat Oct 29 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?

Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?

A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'

Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'

The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel

Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel

Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?

What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?

The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office

Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office

Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21

Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21

Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say

Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death

Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death

Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence

Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence

Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end

Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end

Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024