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SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Mekong River ‘Development’ May Flow into Conflict
The six South-east Asian countries that share the waters of the Mekong River risk being swept into a regional conflict if their governments ignore the flash points that have surfaced and do not coordinate actions that affect the river, experts here say.POLITICS-THAILAND: Public Rage Checks Premier’s Powers
Although Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra enjoys unprecedented power in parliament, public rage against a clumsy state investigation into the finances of the premier's critics in the press has confirmed that this power is not absolute.POLITICS-THAILAND: Public Rage Checks Premier’s Powers
Although Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra enjoys unprecedented power in parliament, public rage against a clumsy state investigation into the finances of the premier's critics in the press has confirmed that this power is not absolute.ENVIRONMENT: Thailand Blows Hot, Cold on POPs Convention
Environmental activists are in two minds about where Thailand stands in the global push to eliminate hazardous substances that pollute the air when solid waste and garbage are burnt as a form of disposal.POLITICS-ASIA: Military Brass Seek More NGO Role in Peacekeeping
The next time a U.N. peacekeeping force heads for its next mission in yet another of the world's trouble spots, it may find itself working more in tandem with non-governmental organisations to help restore normalcy in war-ravaged regions.POLITICS-ASIA: Military Brass Seek More NGO Role in Peacekeeping
The next time a U.N. peacekeeping force heads for its next mission in yet another of the world's trouble spots, it may find itself working more in tandem with non-governmental organisations to help restore normalcy in war-ravaged regions.RIGHTS-THAILAND: Independent Media Tells Government to Back Off
In a vivid demonstration of unity, Thailand's independent media have been shedding their political differences to challenge the government's latest measures at silencing its critics in the press and on the airwaves.ASIA: Unhealthy Environments Harm Children the Most
At least once a week, Supaporn Boonmag spends her afternoons studying the quality of water in the river that flows by her school in Pathumthani, a province north of Bangkok.ASIA: Unhealthy Environments Harm Children the Most
At least once a week, Supaporn Boonmag spends her afternoons studying the quality of water in the river that flows by her school in Pathumthani, a province north of Bangkok.THAILAND: Premier Hit for Dragging Country away from Democracy
With words like "shameful" and "acts of oppression," critics are assailing Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for dragging his country away from its current status as one of the most democratic in South-east Asia.LABOUR-ASIA: Unrest to Rise with Ranks of Jobless Youth – ILO
Asia-Pacific governments may face waves of youth unrest, crime and vandalism if they fail to reduce the number of unemployed youngsters, which has reached "unprecedented" heights, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) warned here Wednesday./ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURE-ASIA: Art in the Age of Globalisation
Five years ago, Wang Gong Xin felt it was time to move from being a painter for 15 years to exploring a form of art that was gradually seeping into contemporary art galleries -- video installations.HEALTH-ASIA: Tuberculosis Could Make a Comeback – Experts
The increasing number of tuberculosis (TB) patients being detected among the elderly in Japan and Singapore has triggered an alarm within the public health community in East Asia.TRADE-ASIA: WTO Door Still Closed to Poor Countries in Region
Although keen to join the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the least developed countries (LDCs) across Asia and the Pacific are still short of meeting the rigid requirements of the trade club.RIGHTS-ASIA: Bush’s Stand on Rights in China under Sharp Scrutiny
U.S. President George W. Bush's visit this week to China is pivotal in extending the cause of political, civil and religious liberties in both China and across Asia, say human rights advocates.RELIGION-THAILAND: Women Stake Claim for Equality as Buddhist Clergy
Samaneri Dhammarakhita is looking forward to the quiet path she will tread in her new state as an ordained Buddhist novice here in Thailand.POLITICS-CAMBODIA: U.N. Steps on Premier’s Quest for Legitimacy
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sun's quest for international legitimacy has received a telling blow from the United Nations, which last week announced that it is abandoning support for a war crimes court in the South-east Asian country.POLITICS: Mixed Signals May Cost Thailand Foreign Funds, Support
Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's performance on the global stage last year is winning little applause from foreign policy experts here.SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Region Fidgets over U.S Troops in the Philippines
The hostile reception that some 600 U.S. troops are receiving in the Philippines is a pointer to the opposition that lies ahead for U.S. military adventures beyond Afghanistan, analysts in the region say.POLITICS-CAMBODIA: Poll Takes Democracy a Few Steps Forward
Despite some bumps along the way, Cambodia has taken a few impressive steps in its march toward democracy in the country's just concluded local government elections.THAILAND: With Govt’s Bigger Voice, Media Must Speak Louder Too
Thailand's independent press finds itself prompted to take its role as a watchdog to new heights, given a recent political deal struck by the government that gives it unprecedented power in parliament.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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