By Agencies and published by CNA Cyberjaya, Selangor – Chinese President Xi Jinping could attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday (Aug. 8), in what would be a rare in-person appearance by a Chinese supremo at the regional gathering. Speaking at an
Day: August 8, 2025
Malaysian man held for sex video blackmail
A MALAYSIAN man was arrested in Pattaya for using sex videos to blackmail dozens of Thai women after one of his victims filed a complaint, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (Aug. 8). At 12.30 a.m. today Pol. Col. Natsapong Kositsuriyamanee, superintendent of Chonburi Immigration Police, arrested Mr. Tak Sun Chong at a condominium in
Read moreGraft, bribery suspected over Chinese submarine project
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE NAVY’S DELAYED procurement project for a Chinese-built submarine was suspected to be riddled with corruption and kickbacks involving a civilian “keyman”, among others. People’s MP Rangsiman Rome, who concurrently performs as chair of the House Committee on State Security, Thai Border Affairs, National Strategies & National Reforms, said today
Read moreAll normal at seven provinces bordering Cambodia
AFTER the ceasefire agreement was signed by Thailand and Cambodia the situation at seven Thai provinces bordering Cambodia returned to normal but the neighbouring country has not responded to two key issues, Amarin TV and Thai Rath newspapers said this morning (Aug. 8). Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, said at
Read moreLooking for the best pizza in Phuket? Check out this spot
By Anucha Kasun PICTURE THIS: You’re sitting on a pristine beach, waves gently lapping at the shore, and the aroma of wood-fired pizza wafts through the warm tropical air. This isn’t just a dream – it’s reality at Ciao Pizza & Grill on Karon Beach. When it comes to pizza in Phuket, most travellers
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