Laos seeks clarification of Thai FM's statements on Hmong

Laos will seek clarification from Thailand over Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya's statement that 158....

EU 'engaging' Burma despite sanctions
The European Union (EU) will continue "intelligent engagement" with the Burmese junta as it prepares....

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Cambodia PM supports Thailand to host Asean Summit at soonest
Prime Minster Hun Sen expressed support for Thailand to host Asean Summit with its dialogue partners and....

Burma still struggling one year after cyclone Nargis
Rangoon (dpa) - One year after Cyclone Nargis, few traces of the worst natural catastrophe in Burma's....

Bringing the law to Burmese refugee camps
MAE LA (IRIN)- For decades or more remote Burmese refugee camps strung out along the Thai-Myanmar border have....

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