East Asian Media Forum formed

Representatives from media organizations, practitioners and educators from Asean, Japan, China and Korea....

Vietnam is thriving on illegal lao timber
Vietnam has become a regional hub for processing large quantities of unlawfully logged timber for export due....

Gambari wraps up latest Burma trip
UN Special Envoy, Ibrahim Gambari, on Tuesday, briefed the UN Security Council on his latest visit to Burma....

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