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Thai author seeks to reopen probe into 1946 death of King Ananda

Thai author seeks to reopen probe into 1946 death of King Ananda

The death of King Ananda Mahidol who was found shot dead in his bedroom in 1946 at the age of 20 has remained highly controversial.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Thailand's king swears in new PM and cabinet

Thailand's king swears in new PM and cabinet

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn swore in PM Srettha Thavisin and cabinet ministers in a coalition government made up of 11 parties.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Thai PM Srettha to miss ASEAN Summit - Official

Thai PM Srettha to miss ASEAN Summit - Official

The prime minister and his cabinet are due to take an oath before an audience with King Maha Vajiralongkorn tomorrow.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Thai king commutes former PM Thaksin's prison sentence to one year

Thai king commutes former PM Thaksin's prison sentence to one year

Thailand's king has commuted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's eight-year prison sentence to one year.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Thai king's sons wind up surprise first visit home in 27 years

Thai king's sons wind up surprise first visit home in 27 years

Their visits come at a fraught time for the royal family, with the monarch's eldest daughter in a coma since December.
Tue Aug 15 2023
Second son of Thailand's king makes surprise return after 27 years

Second son of Thailand's king makes surprise return after 27 years

Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse has no formal royal title though he technically retains a status bestowed as a grandson of a monarch.
Tue Aug 08 2023
ANALYSIS - Thailand's monarchy looms over battle for prime minister

ANALYSIS - Thailand's monarchy looms over battle for prime minister

Reformers once again vying to dislodge the grip on power of the royalist military establishment.
Tue Jul 11 2023
Thai parliament to convene as Move Forward looks to lead new government

Thai parliament to convene as Move Forward looks to lead new government

Move Forward won big support from youth voters and the capital Bangkok, campaigning overwhelmingly on social media.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Young Thais who questioned monarchy look to win seats in parliament

Young Thais who questioned monarchy look to win seats in parliament

Activists are taking their once-taboo cause from the streets to the ballot box as candidates in the election.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Thai airline's April Fool's tweet prompts royal insult complaint to police

Thai airline's April Fool's tweet prompts royal insult complaint to police

The official tweet on April 1 on launching a new international route between the Thai province of Nan and Munich stirred online anger.
Mon Apr 04 2022
Thai royalist turns protester as anti-government movement broadens

Thai royalist turns protester as anti-government movement broadens

Thai ultra-royalist Tanat "Nat" Thanakitamnuay became a well-known face at demonstrations that ushered in Thailand's 2014 coup.
Thu Sep 02 2021
A year after taboo on Thai king broken, 103 face jail for royal insult

A year after taboo on Thai king broken, 103 face jail for royal insult

Any criticism of the monarch - whom some have viewed as semi-divine - is taboo as well as illegal.
Tue Aug 03 2021
AstraZeneca on track to meet Southeast Asia vaccine orders

AstraZeneca on track to meet Southeast Asia vaccine orders

The initial production delays also affected Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan.
Mon Jun 28 2021
New troubles for Thai leader amid virus surge, fresh protests

New troubles for Thai leader amid virus surge, fresh protests

This time, some of those calling for Prayuth to step down are his one-time allies.
Thu Jun 24 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Australia's Melbourne to exit lockdown.
Wed Jun 09 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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