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  • Prayut sworn in as 29th Thai PM. Cabinet appointments remain unresolved.

    Prayut sworn in as 29th Thai PM. Cabinet appointments remain unresolved.

    PHOTOS: The Nation Prayut Chan-o-cha was sworn in as the 29th Thai Prime Minister in a ceremony at Government House yesterday. Key points… • PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has received royal endorsement as the new prime minister in a ceremony at Government House, a week after winning a vote in Parliament. • The ceremony was attended by the leaders of the pro-junta coalition and other parliamentary representatives from other parties, with one notable exception, Democrat leader Jurin Laksanawisit.

  • Cobra Gold troops drink blood from decapitated cobras in annual jungle ceremony

    Cobra Gold troops drink blood from decapitated cobras in annual jungle ceremony

    Thailand and US military forces have joined in the opening ceremony for the annual Cobra Gold military exercise. Cobra Gold is the largest biggest military exercise of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region with 29 nations taking part as participants or observers

  • Malaysian rulers to choose new monarch by the end of the month

    Malaysian rulers to choose new monarch by the end of the month

    PHOTO: The Straits Times Malaysia’s Conference of Rulers will meet in about two weeks’ time to elect the country’s new constitutional monarch, as well as a deputy after the ruling monarch, Sultan Muhammad V, stepped down on Sunday in an unprecedented move. The 16th King, or Supreme Ruler, and a deputy will be sworn in at the end of the month. This announcement made by the Keeper of the Royal Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad.

  • UPDATE: Phuket’s beach lifeguard emergency sorted, in the short-term

    UPDATE: Phuket’s beach lifeguard emergency sorted, in the short-term

    Phuket’s Governor Norapat Plodthong hosted a meeting at the provincial hall today (September 28), gathering all local authorities, including the Tambon administration organisation with defence volunteers and Royal Thai Navy area 3, to discuss about the beach security measures after the Phuket Lifeguard Company finishes its contract on Saturday night.