Rights protection at later stages for new body, says PM

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Monday that in the initial stage, an Asean human rights body will....

Rights panel set to take off
Asean foreign ministers will today endorse the terms of reference for the Asean Inter-governmental Commission....

Asean turns to Big 3 in setting up bond guarantees for private sector
Asean plans to join China, Japan and South Korea in setting up a multibillion-dollar bond-guarantee fund so....

Vietnam to exceed rice export target
Vietnam's rice exports will increase to 6 million tons, surpassing this year's target, due to an....

ROUNDUP: Two killed, 14 injured by bomb in Philippines Eds: Updates death toll, adds details
A suspected Muslim secessionist rebel and a civilian were killed Monday when a homemade bomb exploded in a....

Multi-purpose cyclone shelters needed - UN specialist
RANGOON - A UN specialist has called for the building of cyclone shelters in southern Burma ahead of the next....
Muslim rebels agree to end use of child soldiers
MANILA - Muslim separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels have agreed to end the recruitment and....
Women suffer most in S. Philippines conflict
Datu Piang, PHILIPPINES - Women on the southern island of Mindanao are bearing the brunt of the separatist....
Cyclone-hit monasteries in need
Irrawaddy Delta - Scores of monasteries in cyclone-affected Burma are in urgent need of repair almost seven....

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