![Learning Thai behind bars: Malaysian inmates embrace education for a fresh start Learning Thai behind bars: Malaysian inmates embrace education for a fresh start](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81735896411_ThailandNarathiwat.jpg)
Learning Thai behind bars: Malaysian inmates embrace education for a fresh start
For 30 Malaysian inmates at the Narathiwat Prison, the facility has become a venue for learning and new beginnings.
Sat Jan 04 2025
![Thailand to prosecute security personnel over deaths of 78 protesters in 2004 crackdown Thailand to prosecute security personnel over deaths of 78 protesters in 2004 crackdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/71726650613_ThaiMuslimstudent.jpg)
Thailand to prosecute security personnel over deaths of 78 protesters in 2004 crackdown
The crackdown has since killed more than 7,600 people in Thailand's predominantly Muslim provinces near Malaysia.
Wed Sep 18 2024
![Two Malaysians injured in bomb blast in Narathiwat Two Malaysians injured in bomb blast in Narathiwat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715081249_ICQSRantauPanjang.jpg)
Two Malaysians injured in bomb blast in Narathiwat
The Consul General of Malaysia in Songkhla said both the women from Tumpat, Kelantan suffered minor injuries following the bomb blast.
Tue May 07 2024
![Court sets Oct 8 for businessman to undertake sumpah laknat over divorce pronouncement on wife Court sets Oct 8 for businessman to undertake sumpah laknat over divorce pronouncement on wife](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Court sets Oct 8 for businessman to undertake "sumpah laknat" over divorce pronouncement on wife
The Court made the order after finding that the testimony by Wan Nor Shakirin that Rahaman Mohamed Jaafar had divorced her was not strong.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![Thailand police seek PDRM's help to trace the owners of the fireworks warehouse in Narathiwat Thailand police seek PDRM's help to trace the owners of the fireworks warehouse in Narathiwat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691049219_TBLOGOPOLISGENERIC.jpg)
Thailand police seek PDRM's help to trace the owners of the fireworks warehouse in Narathiwat
The two owners of the fireworks warehouse were believed to have fled to Malaysia before the incident.
Thu Aug 03 2023
![Twelve killed in Thailand as firecrackers explode at warehouse Twelve killed in Thailand as firecrackers explode at warehouse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690767770_firecrackers.jpg)
Twelve killed in Thailand as firecrackers explode at warehouse
More than 200 houses surrounding the unauthorised warehouse were damaged by the explosion, affecting 365 people.
Mon Jul 31 2023
![Three suspected militants killed in shootout with security forces in Narathiwat Three suspected militants killed in shootout with security forces in Narathiwat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674275901_Narathiwat.jpg)
Three suspected militants killed in shootout with security forces in Narathiwat
Three men believed to be militants were killed in a shootout with security forces in Narathiwat, Thailand, on Friday.
Sat Jan 21 2023
![Thai police distribute pictures of Malaysian woman kidnapped in Tumpat Thai police distribute pictures of Malaysian woman kidnapped in Tumpat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663484251_culik.jpg)
Thai police distribute pictures of Malaysian woman kidnapped in Tumpat
Thai police have distributed photographs of a Malaysian woman who was kidnapped from her home in Tumpat last week to all 19 police stations in Narathiwat province to help locate the woman.
Sun Sep 18 2022
![Police tighten controls following explosions at Tak Bai, Narathiwat Police tighten controls following explosions at Tak Bai, Narathiwat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653560523_PemangkuKetuaPolis.jpg)
Police tighten controls following explosions at Tak Bai, Narathiwat
Kelantan police will tighten control and increase intelligence operations following the explosion and shooting incident at Tak Bai town in Narathiwat, Thailand, last night.
Thu May 26 2022
![No proof of ambush attack at Narathiwat originated from Malaysia No proof of ambush attack at Narathiwat originated from Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71622036272_DCPShafienMamat.jpg)
No proof of ambush attack at Narathiwat originated from Malaysia
Shafien said the allegations had no solid basis as there was no such evidence submitted by the Thai military.
Wed Aug 04 2021
![COVID-19: Thailand detects prison cluster, 112 test positive in Narathiwat COVID-19: Thailand detects prison cluster, 112 test positive in Narathiwat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81617547250_bangkok.jpg)
COVID-19: Thailand detects prison cluster, 112 test positive in Narathiwat
A total of 112 individuals, including prison inmates and officials, in Narathiwat in Thailand, tested positive for COVID-19.
Sun Apr 04 2021
![Thai police seizes 600 kg 'ice' destined for Malaysia Thai police seizes 600 kg 'ice' destined for Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597139645_narathiwat.jpg)
Thai police seizes 600 kg 'ice' destined for Malaysia
Thai authorities have confiscated 600 kilogrammes of 'ice' (methamphetamine) in Narathiwat worth about 210 million baht (RM28.3 million), believed to be destined for Malaysia.
Tue Aug 11 2020
![COVID-19: Thailand reports one new case, another death COVID-19: Thailand reports one new case, another death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71588664564_TBCovidThailand.jpg)
COVID-19: Thailand reports one new case, another death
The latest fatality was a 80-year-old Thai man from the southern province of Narathiwat.
Tue Jun 02 2020
![COVID-19: Thailand reports four new cases, no deaths COVID-19: Thailand reports four new cases, no deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51590731373_CovidThailand.jpg)
COVID-19: Thailand reports four new cases, no deaths
Thailand has reported four new COVID-19 cases involving its citizens returning from abroad and no new deaths over the last 24 hours, bringing the tally to 3,081 with 57 fatalities.
Sun May 31 2020
![COVID-19: Thailand continues to record single-digit new cases COVID-19: Thailand continues to record single-digit new cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71588664564_TBCovidThailand.jpg)
COVID-19: Thailand continues to record single-digit new cases
Another two cases are linked to previously confirmed cases - one in Bangkok and one in the southern province of Narathiwat.
Sun May 10 2020
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025