Matter raised during phone call between Anwar, Anutin

PM congratulates new Thai premier on taking office, says Thailand has essential role in upholding Asean regional stability

Anutin hits the ground running after yesterday's Parliamentary vote for premiership

Ex-minister overwhelmingly voted by country's MPs to become new premier

BANGKOK, June 18 — Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday withdrew from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government in a major blow to the embattled premier, leaving her ruling coalition with only a slim majority.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Thailand has agreed to notify Malaysia at least three to four days in advance before releasing water from its dams to allow for preparations against potential overflow of Sungai Golok in Kelantan.

BANGKOK, Aug 15 — Thailand's governing alliance has agreed to back 37-year-old political newcomer Paetongtarn Shinawatra as its candidate for prime minister today, a day ahead of a pivotal vote in Parliament.

PATTANI, June 12 — Thailand is committed to working with Muslim countries on food security, energy, and climate change issues to enhance the country's economic competitiveness, prosperity, and quality of life for its people, said Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

MOSCOW, Oct 5 — Thai authorities will review all the laws concerning the use of weapons and their possession following the recent shooting in the shopping mall by a teenager, reported Sputnik.

DAVOS, Jan 19 — As the fastest growing trade bloc in the world, Asean needs both public and private sector involvement to make its supply chain seamless and take full advantage of its potential.

BANGKOK, Aug 23 — Malaysia is keen to learn more about cannabis from Thailand, especially on its evidence-based applications and cannabis-related pharmaceutical products for medical uses, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

BANGKOK, Aug 22 — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin is on a four-day working visit to Thailand today to assess the potential use of cannabis and ketum for medical purposes and the legal framework for its medical use.

BANGKOK, Aug 18 — Thailand's health minister on Wednesday discouraged tourists from visiting the country only to smoke weed, just two months after new laws were passed that have largely decriminalised the drug.

BANGKOK, June 9 — Thailand has become the first Asian country to remove marijuana from its narcotics list and allow people to grow the plant at home.