Thailand ensures fairness for the Merchant of Death

Thailand ensured Friday fairness of suspected Russian arm dealer Viktor Bout under the Thai laws.

Deaths of Burmese migrant workers part of larger problem: ILO
The International Labour Organisation on Friday expressed sadness over the death of 54 Burmese migrant workers....

Scientists discover lungless frog that breathes through skin
Singapore - Scientists have discovered a frog without lungs that breathes through its skin in a find making....

Muslim swimsuit lets Indonesian women jump in the pool
Jakarta -- Sonya Chaterina loved swimming as a child, but the fun stopped when she reached puberty.

Burma's Shan State: The Faint Signal of Volatility
There has been much fanfare about rising opium production in Afghanistan but little attention paid to....

Six Filipinos among 30 luxury ship crew held hostage off Somalia
Manila -- Six Filipinos are among 30 crewmembers of a French luxury ship held hostage by unidentified gunmen....
Professor who stole students' underwear placed on probation
Singapore - A professor who stole the bras and panties of three Singapore university students was placed on....
Indonesia sets parliamentary elections date
Jakarta - Indonesian authorities set April 5, 2009, for local and national legislative elections, local media....
Malaysian woman sues husband over lost virginity
Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian woman has sued her husband for 3 million ringgit (882,000 dollars) for the loss 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