Thai parliament passes laws to give immunity for Asean staffs

The Parliament has passed the law that provides immunity and privileges to the Asean Secretariat's staff....

Lao former president Nouhak Phoumsavanh dies at 94
Bangkok - Nouhak Phoumsanh, 94, a former president and longtime "Number Two" in the Lao communist....

UN should help organise election in Burma
Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej suggested yesterday the United Nations help arrange new elections in Burma due....

Ethnic armies could lose buffer role in border zone
IN April 2005, Shan rebels and Wa militia fought each other to a standstill as the latter tried but failed to....

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

US-Vietnam meeting on Agent Orange opens
Hanoi - US and Vietnamese experts and officials opened a weeklong meeting Monday in Hanoi on US aid to....
Cambodia's dog-tired demining mission needs cash
Phnom Penh (dpa) - Cambodia's star landmine-detection dogs are in financial trouble and urgently need....
Long awaited Cambodian anti-corruption legislation inches forward
Phnom Penh - Cambodia's long-awaited anti-corruption legislation is ready to consideration in the....
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....

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