Burma activists launch "vote no" referendum campaign

Rangoon - Burma pro-democracy activists on Friday launched a "vote no" campaign, urging the....

Samak to jumpstart 'neighbour engagement' policy
Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej in his one-day visit to Burma Friday would jumpstart the "neighbour....

East Timor's Ramos Horta thanks supporters
Sydney - East Timor President Jose Ramos Horta thanked supporters Wednesday in his first public comments since....

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....

Philippine authorities arrest militant in alleged terror plot
MANILA -- Philippine security forces have arrested a Filipino militant suspected to be part of an alleged plot....
Malaysian stock market rebounds after 10 per cent plunge
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian shares rose 2.1 per cent Tuesday to 1,197.9 at midday on a technical rebound a day....
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....

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