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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Malaysia must act strategically and tactically when facilitating a peace process involving Thailand's Deep South conflict, said Thai analyst.
Fri Feb 10 2023
PM Anwar and Prayuth expected to engage in negotiations for peace in Southern Thailand - Zambry
PM Anwar is expected to revive a decade-long peace negotiation in Southern Thailand during a four-eyed meeting with Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan o-cha.
Wed Feb 08 2023
PM Anwar to make official visit to Thailand tomorrow
Anwar and Prayuth Chan o-cha will witness the exchange of four MoU in the fields of energy cooperation and digital economy.
Wed Feb 08 2023
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
Thai PM Prayuth to attend ASEAN-EU commemorative summit in Brussels
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan o-cha will attend the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit in Brussels, Belgium to celebrate the 45th anniversary of ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations starting Dec 12-15.
Sun Dec 11 2022
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
Prayuth will continue in his role as defence minister while the court reviews his term limit.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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 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
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
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