You have to hand it to Thai tennis ace Paradorn “Short Arms” Srichaphan, who’s response to criticism directed at his mingy Bt10,000 donation to tsunami relief efforts was defended with all the power and purpose of a rocketing first serve at 40-love up and match point.

Burmese immigrant workers suffer neglect and prejudice

T he pink abrasions on the forehead, arms and torso of Soe, 24, are common among tsunami survivors. But unlike others injured that day, Soe, a Burmese migrant, has spent the last three weeks hiding in the forested hills behind the beach, afraid to show his face.