Thai coalition seals deal, pledges to rewrite Constitution and recognise same-sex marriage
The goals were among 23 outlined in a deal drawn up after negotiations led by the Move Forward Party, which won the most seats in the election.
Tan Hui Yee
Thailand’s winning Move Forward Party announces 8-party coalition with eye on forming government
The MFP-led coalition has 313 of the 500 seats in the Lower House, based on preliminary poll results.
Who will be Thailand’s next PM? Some possible scenarios
A royalist, pro-military appointed 250-seat Senate gets to decide, along with the Lower House, on who becomes prime minister.
Thai election: Voters turn out in droves, some wearing wedding attire, cannabis print, even a box
Thailand’s general election took place after weeks of intense campaigning, pitting conservative military-backed factions against a party that has won every single election in…
Don’t jump to conclusions over data on distressed Mekong River, says China official
Chinese dams have been accused of devastating the river by withholding water upstream, an allegation which Beijing has denied and attributes to US bias.
Myanmar crisis poses challenge for Asean’s ability to confront future: S’pore foreign minister
Asean has not been able to persuade the Myanmar junta to take meaningful steps towards resolving the crisis, despite forging a “five-point consensus”.
Initial hesitance gives way as Asean nations take a stand against Ukraine invasion
But Vietnam and Laos cannot afford to condemn Russia, said analysts.
Myanmar junta argues genocide case cannot proceed
Monday's hearing was clouded by controversy over which should be the rightful party representing Myanmar amid the political crisis triggered by the military coup on Feb 1 last…
When China’s Cambodia connections come into play
Whatever Hun Sen’s motivations for his closeness to China, that relationship assumes even greater importance this year with Cambodia assuming the role of Asean chair
Thailand suspends quarantine-free entry over Omicron fears
The suspension of the scheme for vaccinated foreign travellers will last until Jan 4 when the situation will be reviewed.