Ban says Burma's parties have agreed to talk

New York - Burma's military government and opposition parties have agreed to hold "meaningful and....

Human Rights Watch calls for total ban on Burmese gems, jade
Rangoon - New York-based Human Rights Watch on Tuesday called on China and Thailand to join the European Union....

United Nations human rights expert arrives in Burma
Rangoon - United Nations human rights expert Paulo Sergio Pinheiro arrived in Burma Sunday at the invitation....

Wunderkind in Singapore searches for suitable university
SINGAPORE -- Ainan Celeste Cawley is a 7-year-old child prodigy currently looking for a place at a....

King of the Golden Triangle is dead
Golden Triangle opium warlord Khun Sa may have died last week after a decade of living a reclusive life under....

Philippine officials, Muslim rebels leave for Malaysia for talks
Manila -- Philippine and Muslim rebel peace negotiators left for Malaysia Tuesday for crucial talks that....
Burmese authorities arrest two for anti-Chinese posters
Rangoon -- Burmese police on Tuesday arrested two members of the National League for Democracy opposition....
Mekong River Commission fails to deliver, donors warned
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has failed to prevent six dam projects from moving ahead on the regional....
Vietnam jails Buddhist monk for year over "undermining unity"
HANOI - A court in southern Vietnam sentenced a Buddhist monk to a year in prison for "undermining the....

Destination for reading
Bookmark seeks to be the place for Bangkokians who are looking for good books
Delicious designs
A long-time favourite, the family-run Bharani restaurant offers its well-loved dishes at the TCDC
Big Fat challenge
In its seventh year, Thailand's indie music fest overcomes growing pains, but still strives to retain....
Trade and tradition
Take your tastebuds on a trip through time by sampling Nang Lerng market's tried and tested recipes