Lightning strikes kill 113 in Cambodia in 2009

Phnom Penh - Lightning has killed 113 people so far this year in Cambodia, making 2009 the worst in recent....

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Malaysian court sentences Thai woman to death
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's High Court on Wednesday sentenced a Thai woman to death by hanging for....

UN-Asean Summit in Thailand cancelled
UN-Asean Summit in Thailand is cancelled after UN chief Ban Ki-moon could not attend the proposed Asean-UN....

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

Two killed, 14 injured by bomb in Philippines
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