BURMESE CRISIS

Thai role gets UK backing Britain tells Nitya it understands Kingdom's unique circumstances

The United Kingdom yesterday said it stood behind the role of Thailand and Asean in restoring peace and....

Asean's right body secured
UNITED NATIONS -- A humanrights body has been secured in the Asean Charter of the 10 memberregional grouping....

Singaporean shot, kicked by Burmese riot police
Singapore - A Singaporean man working in Burma was shot with rubber bullets and kicked by riot police, the....

Internet plays critical role in Burma's protests
With news trickling out of Burma as thousands of people united in a rare display of dissent against the....

Laws spark controversy in Indonesian capital
JAKARTA - Chakim, a 24-year-old streetside cigarette vendor in Jakarta, could not hide his anger and confusion....

Death toll at 49 in Vietnam bridge collapse
HANOI -- Two more bodies have been found in the rubble of a bridge that collapsed in southern Vietnam,....
Singapore seeks sweeping powers to fight disease outbreaks
Singapore - Singapore's Health Ministry is seeking sweeping powers to combat the spread of infectious....
25 dead, more missing in Vietnam bridge collapse
HANOI -- At least 25 construction workers were killed in Vietnam's southern Mekong Delta when a section....
Malaysian police rescue girl from cage, detain mum for questioning
KULA LUMPUR -- Malaysian police have detained the mother of a young girl who was left in a cage for the entire....

Out of the office
Laptop-toting professionals will find what they are looking for at The Third Place
Hues of a hound
Greyhound has brightened up its look as the cafe continues offering its delicious dishes at The Emporium
Everyone can dance
Singapore's da:ns returns for a second year, featuring 100 events from 10 countries, including Thailand.
Second-hand Life
Reborn as a night bazaar, Ratchada Plaza is full of interesting antiques and collectibles