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Women and the candidacy

Will you be voting for a woman tomorrow? Thailand's female contenders assess the scene in the light of....

• A glittering tradition

  Singapore's annual Christmas light-up brings a touch of magic to the island state



• A STAR IS BORN

  The new baby of the publishing world receives a warm welcome from celebrities at a pre-launch party

• Songs of the skin doctor

  Oak Smith Arayaskul fixes zits in his dermatology clinic and pursues hits on the pop charts



• Visions in ink

  Formerly the preserve of criminals and sailors, tattoos are now a trendy form of body decoration



• Jewels from the palace

  Newly crafted Thai treasures go on display at the 'Arts of the Kingdom' exhibition