
Malaysia ranked among world’s 10 best retirement destinations
Malaysia ranked 7th, while Thailand, in 10th place, was the only Southeast Asian nation to secure a spot on the list.
Fri Mar 21 2025

Canada and US offered Uyghurs in Thailand asylum before deportation to China, sources say
Thailand took no action for fear of upsetting China, where they were covertly deported last week.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Thailand arrests 100 people for operating in border scam centre
Arrest warrants were also issued for two Chinese nationals who were alleged "gang leaders", stemming from a raid of a scam centre.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Thailand mulls wall at Cambodia border as scam centre crackdown widens
The crackdown is widening against scam centres responsible for carrying out massive financial fraud out of Southeast Asia.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Thailand should be commended for Uyghur deportation, deputy PM says
The 40 Uyghurs were part of a group of 300 who fled China and were arrested in Thailand in 2014.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Thailand's scam centre crackdown not enough, top lawmaker warns
A top Thai opposition lawmaker says 300,000 people were operating in Myawaddy scam compounds, less than 10,000 of which had been rescued.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Thailand bus overturns in ditch killing at least 18 passengers
It was a downhill road and the brakes failed, and the driver lost control of the vehicle before it overturned, says police.
Wed Feb 26 2025

Thousands in limbo on Thai-Myanmar border after scam centre crackdown
The majority of these workers are Chinese, with about 1,000 from other foreign countries, according to the aid workers.
Mon Feb 24 2025

Chinese extricated from Myanmar scam centres fly home from Thailand
To counter prison radicalisation, MyPCVE must include comprehensive reforms addressing subhuman conditions in Malaysian prisons.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says
This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Wed Feb 19 2025

How can Thailand and Malaysia unlock new trade opportunities together?
Umesh Pandey emphasised the importance of enhancing economic cooperation and removing trade barriers
Wed Feb 19 2025

BNM, BI and BOT adopt harmonised local currency transaction framework guidelines
The guidelines enhance consistency, scalability and efficiency in facilitating local currency transactions across the three countries.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says
The massive repatriation comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Thailand's big casino gamble hangs on fine print of regulations
Thailand is setting its sights on becoming a global gaming hub, with plans to build a casino industry that generates billions in revenue.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Wooing Chinese tourists, Thai leader says she has 'Chinese blood in her'
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra says, she personally looked into security protocols in place to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens.
Fri Feb 07 2025

China encourages babymaking with free milk and childcare subsidies
More than 20 provincial level administrations across China have started offering childcare subsidies.
Sun Mar 23 2025

What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 that Trump wants to use in deportations?
Here's a look at the act and how it has been used in the past.
Sun Mar 23 2025

Humane's Ai Pin was a flop. Now it's a recycling nightmare
The pins were designed by artificial intelligence startup Humane to be worn on clothing and could be tapped to talk to a virtual assistant.
Sun Mar 23 2025

Turning pain into purpose: Former client guides female drug addicts toward recovery
Rehab brings hardship and regret but also hope, as individuals recover and strive for a better future.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Beyond the flu: The silent threat of pneumococcal pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia is a life-threatening lung infection that can strike suddenly and escalate rapidly.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Kuih Bongkol: A beloved iftar treat in Sarawak
Kuih Bongkol is made from a blend of fresh coconut milk and gula apong - a fragrant nipah palm sugar native to Sarawak.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?
Investors are still debating whether Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can sustainably operate in space: Study
Research shows greenhouse gas emissions are shrinking the thermosphere, where the ISS and most satellites orbit.
Sat Mar 22 2025

From Ronaldo to Hamilton, sport's elite defy their age
Cristiano Ronaldo was 40 last month and is top scorer in Saudi soccer's top flight.
Sat Mar 22 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Landmine contamination: the major problem of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan struggles with landmines and war remnants after nearly three decades of Armenian military occupation.
Sat Mar 22 2025