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Resurgent Kremlin flexes its muscles

With the West powerless to help, Russia marches into Georgia to stamp its regional authority

THAI TALK

Even Spider-Man can't rescue govt from this mess
When Finance Minister Surapong Suebwonglee last week quoted that famous line from the hit movie....
TELL IT AS IT IS

He who fights and runs away comes back to fight another day
Many want to believe that the exile of former prime minister Thaksin and his family is the end of all the....
NEWSMAKER

Running scared
Is former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's decision to skip bail and flee to exile in Britain the end....

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With its ugly head, Thai society smacks of nepotism, cronyism and corruption. There are thousands of Thaksins....

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