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9th May, 2013
Asian nations pledge to step up war on drugs
The five Southeast Asian nations vowed to fight against the illegal drugs,considering it a “significant threat” to the region.
The five Southeast Asian nations vowed to fight against the illegal drugs,considering it a “significant threat” to the region.
11th April, 2013
Bomb kills two soldiers, wounds six in south Thailand
More than 5,000 people have been killed in Thailand's three southernmost provinces since an Islamist insurgency erupted in 2004.
More than 5,000 people have been killed in Thailand's three southernmost provinces since an Islamist insurgency erupted in 2004.
1st April, 2013
Women tourists desert India after sex attacks: survey
The number of foreign women tourists visiting India has dropped by 35 percent in the past three months following a spate of sex attacks, a new survey has found.
The number of foreign women tourists visiting India has dropped by 35 percent in the past three months following a spate of sex attacks, a new survey has found.
28th March, 2013
Three soldiers killed in attack in southern Thailand
Suspected militants have killed three soldiers in a roadside attack in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south.
Suspected militants have killed three soldiers in a roadside attack in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south.
20th March, 2013
38 turtles confiscated in raid on shop
Thirty-eight turtles, mainly hatchlings, were confiscated during a raid by wildlife officials at a shop on Burnes Road.
Thirty-eight turtles, mainly hatchlings, were confiscated during a raid by wildlife officials at a shop on Burnes Road.
4th March, 2013
Thailand in landmark pledge to end its ivory trade
Thailand's PM promised to end nation's trade in ivory, delighting conservationists urging the kingdom to tackle smuggling tusks.
Thailand's PM promised to end nation's trade in ivory, delighting conservationists urging the kingdom to tackle smuggling tusks.
28th February, 2013
Thailand signs breakthrough deal with Muslim insurgents
The two sides agreed to hold talks to ease nearly a decade of violence in the country's southern provinces that has killed more than 5,000 people.
The two sides agreed to hold talks to ease nearly a decade of violence in the country's southern provinces that has killed more than 5,000 people.
20th February, 2013
Cobra Gold 2013
Cobra Gold 2013 is a joint, multi-national military exercise that focuses on maintaining and improving military-to-military relationships among nations
Cobra Gold 2013 is a joint, multi-national military exercise that focuses on maintaining and improving military-to-military relationships among nations
28th January, 2013
In Asia’s trend-setting cities, iPhone fatigue sets in
Apple Inc's iconic iPhone is losing some of its luster among Asia's well-heeled consumers
Apple Inc's iconic iPhone is losing some of its luster among Asia's well-heeled consumers
24th January, 2013
Syringes, surgery and slaps: Thais suffer for beauty
“This is the beauty by nature… one million per cent guaranteed,” said Madam breast-slapper. Really?
“This is the beauty by nature… one million per cent guaranteed,” said Madam breast-slapper. Really?
21st January, 2013
Events within Southeast Asia
A view of the events that are happening in countries within the Southeast Asia region.
A view of the events that are happening in countries within the Southeast Asia region.
26th December, 2012
The Asian tsunami remembered
The Asian Tsunami killed 226,000 people in 13 countries of the Indian Ocean, from Thailand to Sri Lanka. Eight years on the disaster is remembered.
The Asian Tsunami killed 226,000 people in 13 countries of the Indian Ocean, from Thailand to Sri Lanka. Eight years on the disaster is remembered.
7th December, 2012
Elephant dung coffee: An exotic brew at $50 a pop
Meanwhile in Thailand, a herd of 20 elephants is helping to excrete some of the world's most expensive coffee.
Meanwhile in Thailand, a herd of 20 elephants is helping to excrete some of the world's most expensive coffee.
24th October, 2012
What money did this week
Money has been as fickle as its reputation makes it out to be.
Money has been as fickle as its reputation makes it out to be.
22nd October, 2012
Some insight into the Vegetarian Festival
“I give up meat to cleanse the spirit so that my family will prosper.”
“I give up meat to cleanse the spirit so that my family will prosper.”
9th October, 2012
Thailand Rice intervention
Thailand’s government expects losses of about 80 billion baht ($2.6 billion) from its rice intervention scheme as of September 2012, the commerce minister said on…
Thailand’s government expects losses of about 80 billion baht ($2.6 billion) from its rice intervention scheme as of September 2012, the commerce minister said on…
20th July, 2012
Two killed in Thai south as Ramadan starts
Two civilians were killed and four wounded in bomb and shooting attacks in southern Thailand, a military spokesman said.
Two civilians were killed and four wounded in bomb and shooting attacks in southern Thailand, a military spokesman said.
28th June, 2012
NASA cancels climate study project in Thailand
"It is too early to say at this time whether resources will be available to revisit the project next year." - US Embassy Spokesman
"It is too early to say at this time whether resources will be available to revisit the project next year." - US Embassy Spokesman
25th June, 2012
Malaysian court approves deportation of Thai blast suspect
The Iranian national was arrested at Kuala Lumpur’s international airport on Feb 15 this year and was among three suspects in bombings that had rattled Bangkok a day earlier.
The Iranian national was arrested at Kuala Lumpur’s international airport on Feb 15 this year and was among three suspects in bombings that had rattled Bangkok a day earlier.
15th June, 2012
Lady Gaga in hot water over Bangkok concert
The ministry said the part of Lady Gaga's performance when she wore a traditional headdress and sat on a motorcycle in an inappropriate outfit with a Thai flag trailing behind.
The ministry said the part of Lady Gaga's performance when she wore a traditional headdress and sat on a motorcycle in an inappropriate outfit with a Thai flag trailing behind.
