BIMSTEC ministers aim to forge new ties

Foreign ministers from seven countries in South and Southeast Asia will meet in New Delhi this week to forge....

UN ends Bangkok "air bridge" to Burma
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday shut down its "relief air bridge" to Burma after....

UN special envoy to Burma fails to see Suu Kyi
Rangoon - UN special envoy to Burma Ibrahim Gambari, after five days in the country, has failed to see either....

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....

Army claims 100 Muslim rebels killed in Philippine offensive
Cotabato City, Philippines - At least 100 Muslim rebels were killed in three days of airstrikes and ground....
Fresh fighting erupts in southern Philippines
Manila -- Fighting between Muslim separatist rebels and government troops in the southern Philippines....
PI army launches offensive against Muslim rebels
Manila - The Philippine military on Sunday launched offensives to flush out Muslim separatist rebels who....
Bird flu kills Indonesian man, country death toll rises to 112
Jakarta -- A 19-year-old Indonesian man died from bird flu, raising the country's world-leading death....

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