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Malaysia's Asean chair with a twist
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/12/2024
» Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has displayed his political astuteness by appointing former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to his advisory team. The decision reflects his understanding of regional traits and dynamics, where former leaders and influential figures can hold sway over multifaceted regional outlooks.
Thai army warns southerners against illegal border crossings
Online Reporters, Published on 23/12/2024
» The southern army chief has warned people living along the border not to cross illegally into Malaysia, because authorities there are enforcing strict controls.
Thaksin to meet Malaysia prime minister on Thursday
Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2024
» SUBANG: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will meet Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Langkawi on Thursday to discuss the regional situation and developments in Asean, says a report by The Edge Malaysia.
Thaksin's new Asean role sparks debate
Published on 22/12/2024
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is forming an informal advisory team to support Malaysia's Asean chairmanship next year, with former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra among its members.
Anwar taps Thaksin for Asean role
Published on 18/12/2024
» The government has hailed Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's plan to appoint former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an informal adviser, saying it will benefit peace efforts in southern Thailand and joint development efforts between the two countries.
'Money laundering couple' arrested in Nonthaburi
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/12/2024
» A Thai woman and her Malaysian husband have been arrested in Nonthaburi for laundering money for online gambling websites.
PMs bolster Thai-Malaysia ties
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/12/2024
» Thailand and Malaysia aim to achieve bilateral trade of US$30 billion (1 trillion baht) by 2027, with the two nations agreeing to enhance economic cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, border connectivity, and tourism.
Govt to host talks on Myanmar
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 17/12/2024
» Thailand will host two regional meetings on the Myanmar crisis this week, as Malaysia, which will assume the chairmanship of Asean next year, calls for more effort to bring Myanmar back into the fold of the regional bloc.
Malaysia appoints Thaksin as informal advisor on Asean
Online Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an informal advisor when Malaysia takes up the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year.
Thais, Malaysians caught as Malaysia begins enforcing border laws
Online Reporters, Published on 09/12/2024
» Malaysian police have made their first arrests since Malaysia began enforcing bans on its citizens illegally crossing the border into Thailand from Kelantan state.