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PAS president says party to chair opposition pact PN, has ‘many’ qualified candidates
Read more: PAS president says party to chair opposition pact PN, has ‘many’ qualified candidatesFormer PM Muhyiddin Yassin, who stepped down as Perikatan Nasional chairman on Jan 1, said his Bersatu party remains a principled and loyal partner in the opposition bloc.
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Typhoon Matmo hits southern China during peak holiday season
Read more: Typhoon Matmo hits southern China during peak holiday seasonMatmo caused flooding in the Philippines earlier this week.
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Japan set to have first female PM after LDP elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader
Read more: Japan set to have first female PM after LDP elects Sanae Takaichi as new leaderThe new LDP president will inherit a party in crisis.
Thailand
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Power tariff revamp, solar rooftop overhaul approved
Read more: Power tariff revamp, solar rooftop overhaul approvedThe National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) has approved a new electricity tariff structure that will help millions of Thai households save money, along with sweeping measures to unlock residential rooftop solar development.
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Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11
Read more: Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been approved for parole without the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) device, with his release scheduled for May 11.
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Israeli airspace restricted, few flights to Thailand
Read more: Israeli airspace restricted, few flights to ThailandIsraeli airspace will remain closed to most commercial flights until mid-April, with only two Israeli airlines allowed to operate infrequent flights between Tel Aviv and Thailand, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised on Sunday.
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Govt moving to secure new energy supply sources
Read more: Govt moving to secure new energy supply sourcesThe government is stepping up efforts to protect Thai nationals in conflict zones, including evacuation operations in Iran. It is also moving to secure alternative energy supplies and strengthen regional cooperation on energy and food security.
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Fishermen seek relief for rising costs
Read more: Fishermen seek relief for rising costsThe National Fisheries Association of Thailand will hold a general meeting on Monday to discuss rising fuel costs and seafood prices and propose relief measures for the industry.
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PAS president says party to chair opposition pact PN, has ‘many’ qualified candidates
Read more: PAS president says party to chair opposition pact PN, has ‘many’ qualified candidatesFormer PM Muhyiddin Yassin, who stepped down as Perikatan Nasional chairman on Jan 1, said his Bersatu party remains a principled and loyal partner in the opposition bloc.
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Iran still far from running out of missiles
Read more: Iran still far from running out of missilesWASHINGTON – The United States can only determine with certainty that it has destroyed about a third of Iran’s vast missile arsenal as the US and Israeli war on the country nears its one-month mark, according to five people familiar with the US intelligence.
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Anutin apologises for fuel mismanagement
Read more: Anutin apologises for fuel mismanagementPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has apologised for fuel mismanagement in Thailand, saying the disruptions caused by the Middle East war have lasted longer than expected.
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SAO collapse remains unresolved
Read more: SAO collapse remains unresolvedOne year after the collapse of the State Audit Office’s (SAO) new headquarters in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district on March 28, 2025, Thailand is still searching for answers — not only about what caused the building to fall, but also about the deeper systemic failures the disaster exposed.