Strengthening of Asean and G-8 ties very helpful : Surin

Strengthening cooperation between Asean and the G8 would help the grouping to meet its international....

Thai girl killed as Malaysian bus plunges into ravine
Kuala Lumpur - A young Thai national was killed Wednesday when the bus she was travelling in plunged into a....

Vietnam becomes fifth nation to ratify Asean Charter
Vietnam ratified the Asean Charter on Monday, becoming the fifth Asean member country, Asean Secretariat said....

Arms, money, and security: SE Asia's growing market
Due to its openness and recent growth, Southeast Asia is an increasingly critical market for arms exporters.....

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.

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