Japan grants no money to Burma

Tokyo - Sanction-hit Burma got nothing Wednesday as Japan pledged approximately US$20 million (Bt662 million)....

UNHCR urges Thailand to free Hmongs detained in Nong Khai
The United Nations' refugee agency is calling on Thailand to free 149 ethnic Hmong asylum-seekers from....

Suarto a 'towering stalwart of Asean': Surin
Newly appointed secretary-general of Asean, Surin Pitsuwan, visited former Indonesian President Suharto at a....

New Asean chief hopes to see Japan boost ties with SE Asia
ASEAN's new secretary general, Surin Pitsuwan, has expressed a hope to see Japan strengthen its ties with....

Chinese investment pouring into Thailand's neighbours
China has been the beneficiary of huge foreign direct investment. But in recent years, the tables have turned,....

Malaysia, Indonesia leaders meet to iron out issues
PUTRAJAYA -- Malaysian and Indonesian leaders met here Friday to address recent issues such as mistreatment of....
Laos primary schools to teach English, French by 2010
VIENTIANE -- Over the next two years all primary schools will officially add English and French to the....
Ex-Indonesian leader Suharto hospitalized
JAKARTA-- Former Indonesian President Suharto was hospitalized in Jakarta on Friday, according to the....
Laos, Vietnam start survey for friendship railway
VIENTIANE -- Laos and Vietnam have joined hands in conducting a survey of a possible railway to link the....

Two times the fun
Eight years on, Q Bar is going as strong as its famously potent drinks, and now boasts an upstairs lounge....
Never mind the meat
Scrumptious and affordable vegetarian meals await at Khun Churn
Bangkok on the Fringe
For the next five weekends, lovers of contemporary performance art, alternative music and short films will....
Float around the clock
The Taling Chan Floating Market keeps going strong throughout the day, after most similar bazaars have stopped