Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics
Srettha Thavisin's tenure has been marred by setbacks with polls indicating a majority of Thais have an unflattering view of his leadership.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Thai PM seeks Malaysia's help to secure release of hostages
Srettha Thavisin raised the issue of the kidnapped Thais when he met with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the PM's office in Putrajaya.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Most Thais oppose plan for Pheu Thai-military coalition government - Poll
About 64% of 1,310 respondents disagreed or totally disagreed with the idea of the Pheu Thai party forming a "special government".
Mon Aug 21 2023
Thais host Myanmar junta official for talks; key ASEAN members stay away
Malaysia's former foreign minister, Saifuddin Abdullah, also criticised the Thai-hosted talks on his Twitter account.
Mon Jun 19 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
Young Thais who questioned monarchy look to win seats in parliament
Activists are taking their once-taboo cause from the streets to the ballot box as candidates in the election.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Police nab eight men, seize ganja worth over RM2 mln in Penang
Police have busted an international drug trafficking syndicate after arresting eight men including two Thais and seized 840 kg of ganja worth RM2.12 million in Penang.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Thais wait overnight to get free COVID-19 tests
Ekachai Sirichert, a 30-year-old construction worker, said a test is required for him to go back to work.
Fri Jul 09 2021
Thailand making necessary preparations for Thais returning from Malaysia
Thailand is making necessary preparations, including stringent COVID-19 screening at its border entry points, as the kingdom prepares for its nationals who are stranded in Malaysia to return home.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Thais seek to restore fortunes with mock funerals
The pressures of life during the pandemic have made the ritual take on more importance.
Thu Jan 28 2021
Remand extension for three Thais in GOF personnel shooting
Police have obtained a court order to extend the seven-day remand on three Thai men today in connection with a shootout at the Malaysia-Thailand border on Nov 24.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Two more Thais nabbed over shootout at Malaysian-Thai border - IGP
Two more Thais were arrested in Perlis today, bringing to eight the number of Thai nationals nabbed for the fatal shootout at the Malaysia-Thailand border yesterday.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Shooting at Malaysia-Thailand border: Three Thais arrested
Thai authorities have arrested three Thais believed to be involved in a shootout that claimed the life of a Malaysian policeman at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Perlis today.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Hand signals only: How Thais are marshalling mass protests
Thai protesters are learning a whole new language, developed within days to coordinate among crowds of thousands of people at demonstrations
Tue Oct 20 2020
COVID-19: Three reinfected returnees among six new cases in Thailand
Thailand has reported six new COVID-19 cases, including three Thais who returned from Singapore and got reinfected with the deadly virus.
Sun Sep 06 2020
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024