62 provinces, including Bangkok, warned to brace for more heavy rain
2022-09-22
Heavy rain is forecast to continue in 62 provinces, including Bangkok, on Friday, the Meteorological Department reported on Thursday.Continue Reading
U.N. rights envoy warns that Myanmar's election will be a 'fraud'
2022-09-22
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights expert on Myanmar said on Thursday that an election planned by the country’s junta will be a “fraud” and warned other countries against offering assistance that would help legitimise it. Read full storyContinue Reading
Thailand denies entry to model who denounced Myanmar junta in pageant speech
2022-09-22
BANGKOK (Reuters) – A Myanmar model who took refuge in Thailand after speaking out against a military coup in her homeland has been blocked from returning to Bangkok, Thai authorities said on Thursday, over what her manager said was an Interpol notice. Read full storyContinue Reading
End of emergency decree to be proposed
2022-09-22
The Covid-19 operations centre will propose the revocation of the emergency decree from Oct 1 when the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meets on Friday.Continue Reading
Cambodia: Closure of Khmer Rouge trial leaves mixed legacy
2022-09-22
In its final hearing the court upheld the genocide conviction of the regime’s last surviving leader.Continue Reading
Probation for man who sexually assaulted 2 girls in his youth group, stalked ex-girlfriend
2022-09-22
The man was also part of the SG Nasi Lemak Telegram group, which circulated explicit photos and videos of women. Continue Reading
Daily round-up, Sep 22: Singapore fresh fish prices to keep increasing; analysts say Putin preparing for long war in Ukraine; Taiwan eyeing end to COVID-19 quarantine
2022-09-22
Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. Average prices for fresh fish from Malaysia and Indonesia have risen by about 20 per cent so far this year. Industry players are expecting prices to continue increasing over the next few months, as the monsoon season shrinks supply, and theContinue Reading
‘Madam Dear’ makes defection to Democrats official
2022-09-22
The Democrat Party opened its arms to Watanya Bunnag on Thursday with the hope that her arrival will help restore its popularity among voters in Bangkok.Continue Reading
Malaysia's experience in handling Covid-19 should be institutionalised, says KJ
2022-09-22
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s experience in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic needs to be institutionalised to ensure that the Health Ministry and the country are ready should another pandemic emerge in the future, says Khairy Jamaluddin. Read full storyContinue Reading
Ringgit declines against US dollar at the close
2022-09-22
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar today despite higher oil prices, said a dealer. Read full storyContinue Reading