A look at a local tribe in Thailand which miraculously survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
This week, Thailand marked 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Five thousand people were killed, but a local tribe managed miraculously to survive with almost no casualties among them. Saksith Saiyasombut visited them and found that 20 years on from surviving the tsunami, they are facing a threat of a different kind.
Thousands across Thailand, Indonesia mark 20 years of devastating Indian Ocean tsunami
Today marks two decades since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which killed around 230,000 people across multiple countries. Thailand is holding ceremonies to honour the thousands of lives lost. Saksith Saiyasombut reports from a remembrance event in Khao Lak — one of the worst-affected areas in southern Thailand. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, thousands have gathered at the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh. Saifulbahri Ismail shares how the disaster became a catalyst for peace in once-restive Aceh province.
ASEAN-Myanmar talks: Bloc holds discussions on Myanmar's plans to hold elections
Thailand hosts ASEAN officials who held talks with China, India and Bangladesh to discuss the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and the military government's plan to hold polls. Incoming chair Malaysia has not given up on its peace plan for the conflict-torn ASEAN member.
Malaysian PM Anwar proposes appointing former Thai premier Thaksin as ASEAN adviser
Malaysia's prime minister is reaching out to former heavyweight government officials around ASEAN to become advisers. Anwar Ibrahim preparing to take the chair of the regional bloc next year. Among the names are ex-Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Mr Anwar made the announcement on the sidelines of a bilateral meeting with current Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Putrajaya.
Thai PM Paetongtarn presents progress report after 3 months in office
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has marked three months in office, with a reaffirmation of continuity in her government’s policies. Speaking in a televised event, she was optimistic on unity in her administration on the need to ensure strength in the economy.
A review of Thai PM Paetongtarn's achievements in the past 3 months
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to deliver an address on Dec 12, as she marks 90 days since her maiden policy speech as leader. Saksith Saiyasombut reviews what her cabinet has achieved in the last three months.
Thailand in negotiations to secure release of four fishermen detained by Myanmar
Thailand has protested an incident early Saturday, where Myanmar's navy fired on a group of Thai fishing vessels. One crew member drowned after he leapt overboard. Myanmar detained four Thai nationals and 31 Myanmar crew members, including their trawler. Bangkok is in negotiations to release the Thai nationals and the return of the boat. Since the Myanmar military coup in 2021, there have been several border incidents with Thailand, mainly stemming from armed conflict between the military government and ethnic armed rebels.