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Shinawatras’ ownership of golf club revoked, but with way out
A deputy permanent secretary at the Interior Ministry has ordered the Department of Lands to revoke owners’ titles to the Alpine Golf and Sports Club and adjacent residences in Pathum Thani province.
Unsafe PM2.5 levels blanket 64 provinces
Unsafe levels of PM2.5 dust shrouded Bangkok and 64 of the 76 provinces on Monday morning, with 28 provinces registering red levels and the worst air pollution in Samut Sakhon.
Electricity prices fuel debate
Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s proposal to reduce the power tariff to 3.70 from 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) has sparked a debate on the future of electricity prices, which have remained high since 2022.
Jockeying for pole position
The development of Thailand’s automotive industry, which is a major contributor to the economy, is at a crossroads.
‘Stop the violence’: ASEAN tells Myanmar to prioritise peace over holding elections, says bloc chair Malaysia
Malaysia has appointed a new ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar to try and implement the regional bloc’s stalled peace plan for the war-torn country.
Commentary: Najib Razak’s new bid for house arrest leaves Malaysia in a political funk
Najib Razak’s push for house arrest has reignited discussions about his political future, with implications for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and coalition dynamics, says Southeast Asian politics expert Sophie Lemiere.
Thaksin promises a million homes for low-income Thais
Former prime minister and de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party Thaksin Shinawatra on Sunday pledged to build up to one million housing units for low-income people during a speech at a rally in Bueng Kan province.
Hamas releases hostage names, paving way for ceasefire to start
Hamas provided the names of three female Israeli hostages it plans to hand over on Sunday, after a delay in releasing the list pushed back the start of a ceasefire in Gaza and led to more deadly strikes.
Asean tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority
LANGKAWI, Malaysia – Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar’s military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority, urging the junta to start dialogue and end hostilities immediately.