Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PM Paetongtarn unaware of plans for Yingluck's return
The only contact Yingluck Shinawatra has made is to call her grandchildren, says Thailand's PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Tue Nov 19 2024
ASEAN must play key role in resolving Myanmar crisis, Thai PM says
Thailand will work with Malaysia, next year's ASEAN chair, to use diplomatic means to resolve the conflict, says Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Mon Oct 07 2024
School bus catches fire in Thailand, 25 feared dead
The school bus carrying students and teachers on a field trip caught fire on the outskirts of the capital Bangkok.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Thailand rolls out cash stimulus package to boost economy
Thailand has launched the first phase of its cash stimulus package, worth over 145.55 billion baht (100 Baht = RM12.62), aimed at boosting economic activity
Thu Sep 26 2024
Thailand kicks off first phase of $14 bln "digital wallet" stimulus scheme
The initial phase will see 10,000 baht distributed in cash to 14.5 million welfare card holders and disabled people.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Thailand's new PM: from heiress to 'hostage'
Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces immense political risks as she steps into a role shadowed by her family's turbulent legacy.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Paetongtarn thanks PM for partnership, looks forward to advance Thailand-Malaysia ties
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra highlighted the long-standing friendship between the two nations as close neighbours and partners.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected youngest Thai PM, braces for baptism of fire
Paetongtarn Shinawatra won easily with 319 votes, or nearly two-thirds of the house.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Thailand's Paetongtarn wins majority support in parliament to become PM
Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter, Paetongtarn won the backing of parliament to become Thailand's youngest prime minister.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Thailand's governing alliance to nominate Paetongtarn Shinawatra for PM
To become premier a candidate needs the approval of more than half of the current 493 lawmakers.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Thailand's ruling party chooses a Shinawatra as new leader
Paetongtarn Shinawatra vowed to build on past successes and targeted the party's return to top spot of public approval.
Fri Oct 27 2023
Daughter of Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin says clemency request "up to him"
Drafting (a pardon request) takes time and it is up to him to choose the time and process, Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Thailand's Ex-PM Thaksin safe, has entered the legal process - Daughter
Thaksin Shinawatra has "entered the legal process" after returning home from 17 years of self-imposed exile, said Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Thai ex-PM Thaksin to return from exile amid political deadlock
Thailand's self-exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to return to the country on Tuesday, his daughter said.
Mon Aug 21 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024