After Phuket, three more resort islands in South Thailand set to reopen on July 15
Three resort islands in Surat Thani in southern Thailand - Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao - are preparing to welcome fully vaccinated foreign travellers starting July 15.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Thai police probe Belgian tourist's "suicide" amid online doubts
Thai police said they were re-opening an investigation into the death in April of a Belgian tourist which was ruled a suicide at the time.
Fri Jun 30 2017
Thailand's PM defends British murders verdict against protests
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said critics should respect the death verdict for murdering two British tourists and that Thailand's justice system would not bow to public pressure.
Mon Dec 28 2015
Protest outside Thai embassy in Myanmar against murder verdict
Hundreds of people, including monks, gathered in Yangon to protest at the verdict,saying they believe Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Tun have been wrongly convicted.
Fri Dec 25 2015
Families of murdered Brit backpackers to attend Thai trial
The families of two British backpackers murdered on a Thai island in 2014 will attend the trial of the alleged killers in a grim case that has tarnished the country's tourist tourist have reputation
Wed Jul 08 2015
UK tourist found dead in Thailand consumed Valium, alcohol: police
Initial autopsy report found a potentially fatal combination of alcohol and Valium in the body of Christina Annesly who was found dead on Wednesday in Thailand.
Tue Jan 27 2015
Death of British tourists 'unacceptable', says Thai PM
The nude bodies of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, both 24, were found on Monday around 6.30am on the resort island of Koh Tao.
Tue Sep 16 2014
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024