EDITORIAL

Olympics a morale boost when we need one most

Thai fans get a welcome distraction from domestic problems as they cheer their athletes in Beijing

NEWSMAKER

Thaksin as asylum-seeker
Recent news reports have suggested that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is planning to seek asylum....
2ND EDITORIAL

Asean listening to civil society groups
The Foreign Ministry has encouraged Bangkok-based civil society groups, either local or regional in focus, to....
Death of the Doha Round bodes ill for WTO's future
The latest, perhaps the last, attempt to bring the Doha Round of trade negotiations to a successful conclusion....

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I fear for our country in the showdown between Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and the Bank of Thailand....

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