Malaysia's ruling party retains power, but sees major losses

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's ruling coalition retained control of the government in Saturday's general....

Burmese junta rules out Aung San Suu Kyi participation in polls
Rangoon - Burma's ruling junta informed visiting United Nations envoy Ibrahim Gambari that they will not....

UN special envoy meets Aung San Suu Kyi
RANGOON -- United Nations special envoy Ibrahim Gambari met Saturday with Burma's detained opposition....

Fighter Purchase: Heralding Thai Military Modernisation Programme?
Thailand's recent US$600m purchase of six Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters, one Saab 340 aircraft equipped....

Suharto: The end of an era
The passing of former president Suharto on Sunday 27 January 2008 brings to a close the most important chapter....

Shans calling for the release of ailing political leader
Ethnic Shan communities across the globe join hands Sunday evening to reiterate their demand for the release....
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....

Bangkok's best bars and pubs
Our nightlife reporter bids weekend a fond farewell with a recap of her seven favourite watering holes
Get it while it's tasty
Thai and international favourites, plus a few exotic items, are prepared in an open-kitchen
Babymime in full view
The acclaimed Thai pantomime troupe collaborates with top director nikorn saetang for their first solo show
Shopping by the sea
Along with the beach, there is an extensive selection of items worth browsing for in local markets