EDITORIAL

A new year, a new chance to reconcile

Thais must begin 2009 not with a sense of doom but with unified determination to end division

EDITORIAL

A kickstart for SE Asian soccer
The recent Asean football championship was a boost for development of the game in the region
EDITORIAL

China stands up to Somali pirates
Beijing's decision to send warships to patrol in the Gulf of Aden will boost its international standing....
SIDELINES

Democrats outsmart opposition in a game of wits
THE Democrats have become more crafty and fine-tuned in the political game of wits and test of endurance. They....

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Simon ben Zoma, an insightful Jewish sage and Talmudic scholar who, some 2,000 years ago, dared to think....

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