Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
A Norwegian man accused of bankrolling a Thai boxing camp allegedly used to sexually exploit minors has died of natural causes, authorities revealed. Police had raided the facility and arrested its manager.
Thai authorities determined that 33 people who died in a Bangkok bar fire last Monday perished from inhaling toxic gases including carbon monoxide and cyanide, rather than burns. Police are investigating electrical faults and safety breaches.
Thai authorities arrested a 28-year-old boxing camp manager in Rayong province for trafficking minors for sexual exploitation. Police rescued 12 children and are searching for a Norwegian national allegedly involved in sponsoring the operation.
Thai police have arrested three key suspects implicated in a widespread civil service examination cheating scheme. The scandal could result in approximately 5,000 government officials losing their positions.
Thai police have issued an arrest warrant for a woman identified as Chantra, allegedly the mastermind of a transnational heroin-smuggling operation that concealed drugs in patterned bags and recruited commercial airline staff as couriers to Australia.
Thai and Filipino women were arrested at Phuket International Airport after customs officials discovered more than 32kg of cannabis flowers hidden in their luggage during outbound passenger checks.
Thailand's CP Group has formally requested termination of its high-speed rail contract linking three airports, citing inability to secure investment promotion from the Board of Investment. The decision opens complex negotiations over train operations and potential compensation.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has wished Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim success in the upcoming Johor state election. The two leaders met during Anutin's official visit, discussing bilateral cooperation and regional matters.
Russian national Sergei Chalabari, 30, was arrested at Phuket International Airport on July 8 after customs officials discovered 17.6kg of cannabis hidden in two suitcases he was attempting to take out of Thailand.
Eight Buddhist monks were killed and 14 injured when a pickup truck driven by an underage driver struck their pilgrimage group in Thailand's Mukdahan province on Thursday.
Thai narcotics authorities have busted a sophisticated drug trafficking operation, seizing 24.38kg of heroin concealed in everyday items across five parcels destined for Australia and Taiwan. The operation involved a network spanning Thailand, Laos, and overseas.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered emergency talks between drug enforcement agencies and airport operators after two Australia-linked smuggling cases threatened to undermine Thailand's positioning as a regional aviation hub and its 2028 OECD accession bid.
Police in Pahang arrested a Thai woman and her partner in Bentong following a drug operation that uncovered narcotics worth RM728,000. The pair allegedly worked as couriers for a larger syndicate over three months.
Thai police have arrested 233 suspected members of drug trafficking organizations during a crackdown in Narathiwat province, with some allegedly connected to Malaysian traffickers.
Cambodia's Supreme Court is expected to decide on the treason appeal of two journalists convicted for posting photographs of Thailand border clashes. The ruling highlights growing concerns about press freedom and court independence in the country.
Manasawin Nantasen, a Thai pop star famous for his Michael Jackson-style performances, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment after a drunk-driving crash killed two siblings in Bangkok last October.
Thailand is revising its immigration laws to speed up deportations of foreign offenders, tackling transnational crime networks exploiting the country. The move follows security concerns linked to a 60-day visa exemption introduced in 2024.
Thailand's government has dismantled over 13,800 illegal online gambling websites linked to the World Cup 2026 in an 18-day campaign using artificial intelligence, while warning businesses against unauthorized live match broadcasts.
The International Sepaktakraw Federation has formally charged five Thai players and three officials following their withdrawal during the World Cup 2026 team final against Malaysia in May, citing refusal to continue competition.
Thailand's parliament is reassessing its cannabis framework following concerns about widespread unregulated sales and legal gaps. Medical groups back tighter controls while operators warn restrictions could harm legitimate businesses.
A Thai court has sentenced a man to 18 months imprisonment for a Facebook comment deemed defamatory towards the monarchy, highlighting ongoing concerns about freedom of expression in Thailand.
A Thai court has sentenced a 43-year-old man to 18 months in prison for posting a comment deemed critical of the monarchy in a Facebook group. The conviction reflects Thailand's strict lese-majeste law and ongoing judicial action against alleged royal defamation.
A 29-year-old man in Bangkok drove his white Toyota Harrier into a university pool after his mother refused to pay his US$775 monthly condominium rent, sparking debate about privilege and financial dependence in Thailand.
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation has launched a sweeping operation against an illegal forex investment network, conducting raids across 24 locations and freezing 77 bank accounts. The crackdown uncovered THB65 million in cash and has potential links to politicians and entertainment figures.