Khairy: No recreational use of cannabis in Malaysia
2022-08-24
BANGKOK: Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin assured that the government will not allow recreational use of cannabis in Malaysia. Read full storyContinue Reading
Coups, courts, protests and Prayut: a Thai timeline
2022-08-24
The Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday while it hears a case that could see the former general removed from office.Continue Reading
Hong Kong man ‘kidnapped’ by South-East Asia scam ring pleads for help
2022-08-24
Anti-trafficking campaigners in Hong Kong played a harrowing recording on Aug 24 of a resident testifying that he has been kidnapped and forced to work for online scam syndicates in Myanmar. Read full storyContinue Reading
Instant noodle prices to rise Thursday
2022-08-24
Prices of three instant noodle brands – Mama, Wai Wai and Yum Yum – will increase by one baht per packet from Thursday after the Department of Internal Trade approved a 16% hike from 6 baht per packet to 7 baht.Continue Reading
Coroner rules Tanjong Pagar car crash that killed five people was a traffic-related misadventure
2022-08-24
The driver and all four passengers died when their car crashed into a shophouse on Tanjong Pagar Road and was engulfed by flames.Continue Reading
Students under financial assistance scheme to get higher subsidies from next year
2022-08-24
About 44,000 needy students will benefit from the enhanced financial support amid rising costs, said the Ministry of Education.Continue Reading
Govt spokesman: Prawit caretaker PM now Prayut suspended
2022-08-24
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is now caretaker prime minister while Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha remains in cabinet in his role as defence minister, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Greater urgency from Asean needed to deal with Myanmar issue, says Saifuddin
2022-08-24
KUANTAN: Asean needs to have a greater sense of urgency in dealing with issues related to Myanmar and not just rely on one meeting after another as the situation has been prolonged and is deteriorating. Read full storyContinue Reading
Gojek, Premier Taxis encourage passengers and drivers to wear masks although no longer mandatory
2022-08-24
Masks will be optional on private transport such as taxis, school buses and private bus services from Aug 29, says the Ministry of Health.Continue Reading
Taxi, private-hire drivers and passengers encouraged to wear masks although no longer mandatory: LTA
2022-08-24
Masks will be optional on private transport such as taxis, school buses and private bus services from Aug 29, says the Ministry of Health.Continue Reading