UN calls for release of Hmong detained in Nong Khai

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Monday urged the Thai authorities to release 158....

All Asean members ratify Asean charter - Surin
All members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have ratified the Asean Charter, paving the way for....

Filipino broadcast journalist killed in Philippines
Manila - A Filipino broadcast journalist was killed Monday in the southern Philippines in the sixth deadly....

"Sometimes I get regular women, sometimes I hire lady-boys"
Phnom Penh - At the end of each day, Lux, a construction worker in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, goes....

New scandal hounds Arroyo government
Manila -- A former senior police official caught with a huge amount of cash at an airport in Moscow has....

Breeding livestock for livelihoods in Laos
Vientiane - Despite being a predominantly agrarian country, the Lao PDR (Laos) has insufficient livestock to....
Security concerns over guns in civilian hands: Timor-Leste
DILI - Poor management of government weapon stockpiles and an unknown number of small arms in the hands of....
Indonesian Muslim hardliners sentenced to 18 months in jail
Jakarta (dpa) - An Indonesian court Thursday sentenced two Muslim hardliners to 18 months in prison each for....
Nine Burmese activists get six months for contempt of court
Rangoon - Nine activists who played a role in last year's Buddhist monk-led anti-government....

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