Bangkok has inched another step closer to hosting a Formula 1 race in Thailand after the approval of a track route in the old part of the capital. But does the city have the infrastructure to host an event of this size? We have documented Bangkok’s bid to host a round of the FIA Formula...
WHEREVER you are in Asia, there is somewhere to party. Even in the wilds of Mongolia you’ll find someone who is willing to throw back a few with you. Or in Muslim Indonesia, there is still Bali, where you can always find a party or two. Here are five of our favorite cities in Asia...
The election victory of incumbent Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra is good news for the Democrat Party, but is it good news from Bangkok? asks Saksith Saiyasombut. Shortly after voting ended at 3pm on Sunday, all the exit polls projected a victory for the main challenger, Pongsapat Pongcharoen of the Pheu Thai Party (PT), signaling an electoral...
BANGKOK (AP) — Bangkok’s governor has won a second term, winning a close election that was overshadowed by Thailand’s national politics. Sunday’s gubernatorial election was Bangkok’s first since it was paralyzed by deadly anti-government protests in 2010. The Red Shirt protesters were demanding fresh elections from then-Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva of the Democrat party. Bangkok...
BANGKOK (AP) — Bangkok voters will go to the polls Sunday to choose the city’s new governor in a local election overshadowed by political divisiveness that has wracked Thailand for much of the past eight years. The major rivals are Democrat party candidate and former Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra and political newcomer Pongsapat Pongcharoen from...
Chinese police detain gay pride march organizer
Mon, May 20, 2013 6:34PM UTC
Malaysia court orders release of 3 terror suspects
Mon, May 20, 2013 5:53PM UTC
5 dead, 20 missing in China factory explosion
Mon, May 20, 2013 5:02PM UTC
Cambodian ceremony honors victims of Khmer Rouge
Mon, May 20, 2013 4:59PM UTC
Chinese premier: Peace requires India-China trust
Mon, May 20, 2013 4:52PM UTC
Taiwan fighter jet crashes, 2nd in a week
Mon, May 20, 2013 3:19PM UTC
K-pop’s G Dragon eager for challenge of solo tour
Mon, May 20, 2013 3:05PM UTC