Philippines declares emergency rule after political violence

The Philippines Tuesday declared emergency rule and dispatched additional security forces to a southern....

EU supports for Burmese refugees will continue
The European Union (EU) mission to Bangkok said it is the committed to "taking a new bold and longer-term....

CAMBODIA'S SPYING CHARGE

Accused Thai engineer confessed - lawyer
A Thai engineer charged of spying in Cambodia had confessed in Cambodian court last week that he passed on....

UN official: Tribunal needed for Timor crimes
Dili - The international community should consider setting up a tribunal for serious crimes in East Timor if....

Indonesia ill-prepared for disaster: experts
JARTA (IRIN) - Indonesia remains ill-prepared to deal with major disasters, despite having experienced one....

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