Blackpink K-pop star Lisa to join cast of 'White Lotus' - Variety
According to Variety, Lisa will be credited on the show under her full name, Lalisa Manobal, marking the K-pop superstar's acting debut.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Australia's Warne had chest pain, health issues before death, Thai police say
Warne had experienced chest pains prior to his death in Thailand and had asthma and some heart issues.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Cricket - Legendary cricketer Shane Warne dies at 52 in Thailand
Warne died from a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand, his family confirmed in a statement.
Sat Mar 05 2022
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
Thailand plans for wider tourism reopening from July
Thailand is planning for wider reopening to vaccinated visitors, without the need to undergo mandatory quarantine, to its top tourist destinations from July 1, in a bid to revive its tourism industry.
Sat Jun 19 2021
Strong winds, rough seas warning
It also warned of winds of 40km to 50km per hour and waves as high as 3.5 metres in the waters of Samui, Tioman, Bunguran, Kuching, Reef South, Layang-Layang and Palawan.
Mon Jan 02 2017
3 dead, 1 missing after speedboat capsizes near Thailand's island of Koh Samui
The speedboat, packed with 32 tourists, a guide and three crewmen, capsized during its way back to Koh Samui after it was hit by strong waves.
Fri May 27 2016
German tourist killed by box jellyfish in Thailand
The 20-year-old woman was pronounced dead late Tuesday at a private hospital on the island after the attack during a nightime swim at Lamai beach.
Wed Oct 07 2015
British tourist double murder trial opens on Thai island
The trial of two Myanmar migrants charged with killing two British holidaymakers opened on Wednesday at the island of Koh Samui, Thailand.
Wed Jul 08 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
Seven hurt as car bomb hits Thai tourist island of Samui
A car bomb on the Thai resort island of Samui has wounded seven people, including an Italian girl, police said, in a further blow to the country's tarnished reputation as a top tourist destination.
Sat Apr 11 2015
Seven injured in explosion on Thai tourist island
Seven people, were injured when a car exploded in a shopping mall car park on the popular Thai tourist island of Samui.
Sat Apr 11 2015
Thailand's military council lifts curfew in Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui
Thailand's military council announces the lifting of curfew in major tourist destinations in the country.
Tue Jun 03 2014
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
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
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
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024