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Miss Universe Thailand quits after political furore

Miss Universe Thailand quits after political furore

Weluree Ditsayabut has relinquished her crown after after she allegedly called for supporters of the ousted government to be "executed".
Tue Jun 10 2014
Thai junta's spin doctors prescribe 'national happiness'

Thai junta's spin doctors prescribe 'national happiness'

The coup-makers are trying to portray the softer side of military rule, with propaganda programmes on the television and festivities in the streets.
Fri Jun 06 2014
Troops and protesters play cat-and-mouse in Bangkok

Troops and protesters play cat-and-mouse in Bangkok

A group of peaceful protesters evaded soldiers, police and roadblocks to stage a demonstration in the city's commercial centre in what has become a now daily dance with authorities.
Sun Jun 01 2014
Ex-Thai PM detained

Ex-Thai PM detained

Yingluck Shinawatra has been reportedly detained Friday alongside several of her family members at an undisclosed location.
Fri May 23 2014
Thai polls in doubt as grenade and gun attack kills three protesters

Thai polls in doubt as grenade and gun attack kills three protesters

The attack comes as opposition protesters push for the appointment of an unelected premier in a move that has infuriated government supporters.
Thu May 15 2014
ASEAN urges 'peaceful resolution' to Thai crisis

ASEAN urges 'peaceful resolution' to Thai crisis

The bloc said it was closely monitoring the situation in Thailand, where both pro- and anti-government protesters have been drawn onto the streets, raising fears of unrest.
Sun May 11 2014
A chronology of the Thai crisis

A chronology of the Thai crisis

The following is a timeline of key events in Thailand's political crisis since protests aimed at toppling Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's government began more than a month ago.
Mon Dec 09 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024