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
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024