Subsidised Malaysian petrol still widely sold in Thailand
At least eight locations from the border town of Danok to Sadao were found selling fuel on both sides of the road.
Thu Oct 17 2024
ASEAN holds summit in Laos as Thailand floats new plan for Myanmar crisis
Thailand set to propose a new path for a political solution after a regional peace effort made scant progress.
Wed Oct 09 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
AWANI Tonight: Viral Thai hippo Moo Deng sparks small business boom
Thailand's baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng's adorable pink cheeks and irresistible charm has sparked an unexpected entrepreneurial wave, helping boost small businesses in the country.
Fri Oct 04 2024
AWANI Tonight: 4 Oct 2024
#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_
1. MOH to curb smoking prevalence to 15% by end-2025
2. Moo Deng sparks business boom in Thailand
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. MOH to curb smoking prevalence to 15% by end-2025
2. Moo Deng sparks business boom in Thailand
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Oct 04 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
GISBH followers lack resources to flee the country - IGP
Police believe that GISBH followers are still in the country because they lack the financial means to escape to neighbouring countries like Thailand.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Cops nab five suspected GISB members, seize motorhomes
Police seized two motorhomes bearing the company's logo at the Bukit Kayu Hitam border heading towards Thailand.
Thu Sep 19 2024
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
Floods wreak damage in Myanmar, killing at least 226, state media says
Heavy rains brought on by Typhoon Yagi battered the central provinces of the war-torn Southeast Asian country.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Over 23,000 Malaysians enter Thailand via Perlis border checkpoints
Malaysians who want to go on holiday are reminded to ensure that their travel documents are still valid.
Tue Sep 17 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
All presumed dead on Thai charter plane that crashed with five Chinese aboard
Thai rescuers used hoes to search muddy, forested terrain for debris and the remains of the nine people.
Fri Aug 23 2024
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
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
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
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
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024