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MAE SOT — Since 2005, when resettlement began, a network of brokers has evolved to assist individuals from Burma who wish to enter the refugee camps and resettle in a ...

A snake with a single clawed foot has been found in China A snake with a single clawed foot has been found in China. Here’s a look ...

Star Clippers has unveiled its new 81-page cruise brochure, featuring new itineraries in Costa Rica, Myanmar and the Mediterranean — including 40 maiden port calls — from fall 2009 through ...

Last Peter Reid post, I promise, but I wanted to put the matter to rest, given my obsession with interest in the situation: Peter Reid is officially off ...

Church workers serving migrant children from Myanmar in a southern province are opposing government plans to close down their centers. (more...)

Calling all internet savvy world travelers: Enter the Ultimate Thailand Explorers competition: Get a free trip to Thailand and chance to win over ,000 in cash and prizes. The Tourism ...

The new head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Thailand says he will work closely with the government in building a just society. (more...)

Twitter character limit strikes again We had no idea this position was vacant at Stoke City but an, erm… opening must have come up. Now we just have to ...

EDITORIAL A river becoming a road to ruin The groans and grumbles emanating from Thai villages along the banks of the Mekong right now suggest that ...

Filed under: Food , Weird News , Animals Guilt is a powerful emotion. But can you imagine feeling so guilty that you give ...