Bangkok ready to host Asean meetings : Govt spokesman

Thailand's ongoing political crisis will have no effects on its hosting of Asean ministerial and summit....

Seapa condemns crackdown in Malaysia
The Southeast Asian Press Alliance (Seapa) condemns the arrest in Malaysia of an oppositionist and two writers....

Malaysian minister quits to protest strict security law
Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian minister resigned Monday following his outspoken criticism of the government's....

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