Nam Ngum dams in Laos could hurt thousands: report

A series of dams proposed for the Nam Ngum River basin in Laos would have a serious impact on the livelihood....

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....

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,....

Ex-Malaysian premier Mahathir denies judge-fixing during his tenure
KUALA LUMPUR -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad denied Thursday that a prominent lawyer had....
KR victims to pressure China on Darfur
PHNOM PENH -- Organizers of a symbolic Olympic torch relay by Cambodian survivors of genocide and....
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....

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