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Small shops warn of mega-chains' invasion

Foreign giants force many to shut down

Asean chief calls for quick appointment of Thai FM
Secretary General of Asean Dr. Surin Pitsuwan has called for a quick appointment of Thai foreign minister to....

Food crisis focus of Muslim leaders at D8 summit in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur - Muslim leaders from the Group of Eight developing Islamic countries, or D8, on Tuesday urged....

Desperately seeking a drug-smuggling warlord
For some weeks now Interior Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung has been talking about his connection with Ai Joe, a....

Why War is Unlikely in Asia
While war in the Asia-Pacific is unlikely, the emergence of East Asia, especially China, will require....

PI to re-float sunken ferry to recover bodies
Manila - The Philippines would no longer resume diving operations to retrieve hundreds of bodies trapped in a....
PI troops warned of more Muslim rebel attacks
Manila - The Philippines' military chief on Wednesday urged government troops in the strife-torn south to....
Indonesian Muslim rally calls for ban
Jakarta - Thousands of Indonesian Muslims staged a peaceful but noisy protest outside presidential palace on....
Enigmatic letter from King Sihamoni's father
Phnom Penh - Cambodia's royal palace officials on Sunday strongly denied an enigmatic letter distributed....

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