EDITORIAL

Junta's media war a big mistake

Heavy-handed military interference in the electoral process would be a step backwards for democracy

Players line up to tackle Burma
As the United Nations special envoy Ibrahim Gambari tours key countries in Asia in order to seek their support....
OVERDRIVE

Business as usual: politicians, not policies, count
Thai politics will be determined by personalities - not policies - as much as ever as we head toward the....
Top-secret plan to ruin PPP revealed
It was a relief to read two classified documents exposed on Wednesday by People Power Party (PPP) leader Samak....

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The debate about the Pata Zoo urgently highlights a number of issues.

Beachside in Bangkok
A colourful new cafe near Wat Arun boasts a hip medley of coffee drinks plus non-alcoholic smoothies
Raw pleasures
Experience the pure uncooked vegetarian flavours at Rasayana Cafe
The Asian angle
The region's contemporary cinema comes into the spotlight with three films in the World Film Festival....
Second-hand Life
Reborn as a night bazaar, Ratchada Plaza is full of interesting antiques and collectibles