![Red Shirt's return sparks hope for democratic renewal Red Shirt's return sparks hope for democratic renewal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712907346_tbJakrapobPenkair.jpg)
Red Shirt's return sparks hope for democratic renewal
Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its political landscape?
Fri Apr 12 2024
![Lawyer who called for Thai monarchy reforms sentenced to 4 years for royal insults Lawyer who called for Thai monarchy reforms sentenced to 4 years for royal insults](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695724067_TBArnonNampa.jpg)
Lawyer who called for Thai monarchy reforms sentenced to 4 years for royal insults
Arnon Nampa was found guilty over remarks about the monarchy at a speech during a 2020 rally, in the first of 14 cases against him.
Tue Sep 26 2023
![Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin submits royal pardon request Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin submits royal pardon request](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692676680_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin submits royal pardon request
If a royal pardon is not granted, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra will have to wait two years to submit another request.
Thu Aug 31 2023
!['It will take time' - Thai PM discusses overcoming rifts with former coup general 'It will take time' - Thai PM discusses overcoming rifts with former coup general](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692878571_TBSretthaThavisin.jpg)
'It will take time' - Thai PM discusses overcoming rifts with former coup general
Existing divisions will be difficult to overcome, said. the newly minted Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin
Thu Aug 24 2023
![Thailand PM Prayuth retires from politics, 9 years after his coup Thailand PM Prayuth retires from politics, 9 years after his coup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670744439_Prayuth.jpg)
Thailand PM Prayuth retires from politics, 9 years after his coup
Prayuth Chan-ocha will remain caretaker premier until a new government is formed.
Tue Jul 11 2023
![Thai parliament to vote for prime minister on July 13 Thai parliament to vote for prime minister on July 13](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684391123_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai parliament to vote for prime minister on July 13
House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha calls for a joint sitting of the country's bicameral legislature to vote on the next prime minister.
Wed Jul 05 2023
![Thais go to the polls on Sunday, but senators could be the kingmakers Thais go to the polls on Sunday, but senators could be the kingmakers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51683119286_GeneralElection.jpg)
Thais go to the polls on Sunday, but senators could be the kingmakers
Some 52 million eligible voters in Thailand will go to the polls on Sunday in a tight race where the outcome remains unpredictable.
Fri May 12 2023
![Robots could soon be able to take care of these household tasks Robots could soon be able to take care of these household tasks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678791642_robots.jpg)
Robots could soon be able to take care of these household tasks
Shopping, cleaning and cooking are all chores for which robots will soon be able to lend a helping hand to humans.
Sat Mar 18 2023
![Prayuth narrows gap in poll on top choice for Thailand PM Prayuth narrows gap in poll on top choice for Thailand PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677051198_THAILAND.jpg)
Prayuth narrows gap in poll on top choice for Thailand PM
Prayuth has gained ground on frontrunner Paetongtarn Shinawatra in a new survey on Thailand's top choice for premier.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![Thai Deep South: M'sia must act strategically in facilitating conflict - Thai Analyst Thai Deep South: M'sia must act strategically in facilitating conflict - Thai Analyst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676028764_DrKriengsakChareo.jpg)
Thai Deep South: M'sia must act strategically in facilitating conflict - Thai Analyst
Malaysia must act strategically and tactically when facilitating a peace process involving Thailand's Deep South conflict, said Thai analyst.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![Thai PM walks out of news conference over question on ex-leader Thaksin Thai PM walks out of news conference over question on ex-leader Thaksin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674721292_THAILAND.jpg)
Thai PM walks out of news conference over question on ex-leader Thaksin
Prayuth's enmity with the billionaire Shinawatra family goes back more than a decade.
Thu Jan 26 2023
![Death toll after Congo capital floods rises to 169, UN says Death toll after Congo capital floods rises to 169, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671245685_CONGO.jpg)
Death toll after Congo capital floods rises to 169, UN says
It is estimated that around 38,000 people had been impacted by the floods, OCHA said.
Sat Dec 17 2022
![Thai court rules PM Prayuth has not exceeded 8-year limit in office Thai court rules PM Prayuth has not exceeded 8-year limit in office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41664527988_prayuth.jpg)
Thai court rules PM Prayuth has not exceeded 8-year limit in office
The court's decision means Prayuth could remain premier until 2025, if re-elected.
Fri Sep 30 2022
![Suspended Thai PM Prayuth says to continue as defence minister Suspended Thai PM Prayuth says to continue as defence minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661500437_BANGKOK.jpg)
Suspended Thai PM Prayuth says to continue as defence minister
Prayuth will continue in his role as defence minister while the court reviews his term limit.
Fri Aug 26 2022
![Suspended Thai PM to attend defence ministry meeting Suspended Thai PM to attend defence ministry meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661416594_BANGKOK.jpg)
Suspended Thai PM to attend defence ministry meeting
Prayuth is to attend a defence ministry meeting as a longtime ally begins his first full day as acting premier.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729158703_tbPrabowoSubianto.jpg)
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
![Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21 Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729156390_tblogoAwaniInterna.jpg)
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 Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729307245_jabalia.jpg)
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 Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729230134_TBLIAMPAYNE.jpg)
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 Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707474512_TBSriMulyaniIndraw.jpg)
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 Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729155079_tbJoeBiden.jpg)
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 Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717643773_VladimirPutin.jpg)
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 ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722498099_KualaLumpur.jpg)
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 Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729239367_TBBelanjawan.jpg)
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 Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729246938_TBANWARBAJET.jpg)
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