Fire breaks out at Burmese Embassy in Bangkok

Visa section closed following the blaze

Pledging conference for Burma cyclone attracts 50 countries
Rangoon - An aid pledging conference on Sunday in Rangoon has attracted about 50 countries, which will be....

Door edges open at Burma pledging conference
Rangoon - Most donor nations on Sunday stopped short of making new pledges for relief for victims of Cyclone....

Malaysia's ruling party shaken by Mahathir's departure
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's ruling party will need to brace for troubled times following former leader....

Loyalty of Burmese troops doubted after cyclone disaster
Singapore - Burma's military junta has relented, slightly, and will allow foreign aid workers from Asian....

Anti-government protests mark anniversary of Suharto's fall
Jakarta -- Marking the 10th anniversary of the late president Suharto's downfall, thousands of angry....
Mahathir urges government lawmakers to quit
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's former leader Mahathir Mohamad on Wednesday urged government lawmakers to....
Cambodian company offers crocodiles by mail
Phnom Penh -- As the price of crocodiles for commercial use plummets locally, a Cambodian company has sought....
Libya to send more peacekeepers to southern Philippines
Manila -- Libya will beef up its peacekeeping force in the southern Philippines amid fears that hostilities....

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