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Malaysia to further advance long-standing bilateral relations with Thailand - PM Anwar

Malaysia to further advance long-standing bilateral relations with Thailand - PM Anwar

PM Anwar said he is looking forward to working with his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-Cha, to further advance the deep and long-standing bilateral relations between Malaysia and Thailand.
Sun Dec 04 2022
Thai PM Prayuth survives another no-confidence vote

Thai PM Prayuth survives another no-confidence vote

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha thwarted an attempt by the opposition to unseat his government after surviving a no-confidence vote in the parliament on Saturday.
Sat Jul 23 2022
Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand re-opening

Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand re-opening

Overseas tourists began pouring into Bangkok and the holiday island of Phuket on Monday as Thailand kickstarted its tourism industry.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand re-opening

Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand re-opening

Thai authorities have given the green light to vaccinated tourists from more than 60 "low-risk" countries to skip hotel quarantine.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Thai PM, cabinet cancel Friday's scheduled AstraZeneca vaccinations

Thai PM, cabinet cancel Friday's scheduled AstraZeneca vaccinations

Watanapa confirmed the rollout would be delayed after a suspension of inoculations using the vaccine in Denmark, Norway and Iceland.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Women on the frontlines of Thailand's democracy movement

Women on the frontlines of Thailand's democracy movement

They are urging for gender equality in a kingdom where workplaces and politics are still dominated by men.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Thai MPs to vote on reforms, day after six protesters shot

Thai MPs to vote on reforms, day after six protesters shot

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha has urged protesters to refrain from violence, but ruled out introducing another emergency decree.
Wed Nov 18 2020
Thai pro-democracy protesters scale Bangkok monument and rappers take aim at monarchy

Thai pro-democracy protesters scale Bangkok monument and rappers take aim at monarchy

Thai pro-democracy protesters scaled a Bangkok monument Saturday night to unfurl a giant banner scribbled with anti-government slogans, and a Thai hip hop group took aim at the monarchy with a song.
Sun Nov 15 2020
A worried Asia wonders: What will Joe Biden do?

A worried Asia wonders: What will Joe Biden do?

As Biden looks to settle tumultuous domestic issues, theres widespread worry that Asia will end up as an afterthought.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Thai protesters defy monarchy with 'People's Plaque'

Thai protesters defy monarchy with 'People's Plaque'

The new plaque states, "The people have expressed the intention that this country belongs to the people, and not the king."
Sun Sep 20 2020
One more month of state of emergency for Thailand

One more month of state of emergency for Thailand

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted on the necessity to extend the state of emergency for one more month.
Mon Jun 29 2020
Curfew can return if people do not cooperate

Curfew can return if people do not cooperate

Thailand government can impose the night-time curfew again if people fail to cooperate with disease control measures.
Mon Jun 15 2020
Thai govt to reveal Yingluck's whereabouts after court verdict

Thai govt to reveal Yingluck's whereabouts after court verdict

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha says the government must wait for the court verdict before taking any measures related to Yingluck.
Tue Sep 26 2017
Thai PM defends Malaysia's gold medal haul

Thai PM defends Malaysia's gold medal haul

Despite coming second behind Malaysia in the overall medal tally and losing the regional crown, the Prayut insisted that he was still happy with their excellent performance.
Wed Aug 30 2017
Thai PM brushes aside deal behind Yingluck's escape

Thai PM brushes aside deal behind Yingluck's escape

Thai Prime Minister brushed aside accusations that he brokered a deal which had facilitated the escape of former Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra.
Tue Aug 29 2017
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