Hun Sen visits temple near disputed Thai-Cambodia border+ (Thailandnews.net)
(AP) PHNOM PENH, Feb. 6 (Kyodo)-(EDS: CLARIFYING THAT THAI GOV’T DID NOT OPPOSE HUN SEN’S VISIT TO THE TEMPLE, 3RD GRAF) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, ignoring Thailand’s protests, on S…
Why not have a GORRES BILL here in the Philippines? (Philboxing)
There have been heart-warming news reports coming out recently about Filipinos in the U.S. banding together to help Z Gorres pay for his medical bil …
Philippine campaign starts as race tightens (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
MANILA, Philippines – The latest opinion poll shows two opposition lawmakers are neck-and-neck for the May 10 presidential election, but analysts say it is too early to establish a two-horse race because voters have yet to hear detailed policies from the candidates.
Detained Health Workers Denounce Philippine Government (New York Times)
The families and colleagues of 43 health workers detained over the weekend denounced the Philippine government on Sunday and accused the police and military of framing the suspects.
Cambodian premier visits border temple as Thai relations – Summary (Thailandnews.net)
Phnom Penh – Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen wrapped up a visit Saturday to Preah Vihear temple on the country’s northern border with Thailand, in a visit laced with political and military symbolism…
Philippines police have lead on senator (UPI)
MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 7 (UPI) — The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation said Sunday it has received information on the whereabouts of fugitive Sen. Panfilo Lacson.
Corrected: Philippine campaign starts as race tightens (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Corrects poll rating in paragraph 7 to 5 percent from 4 percent
Abhisit says Thaksin must forego Thai citizenship if he becomes Cambodian (AsiaOne)
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Friday that former prime Thaksin Shinawatra will have to forego his Thai citizenship if he wants to become a Cambodian citizen.
Japanese seek better conditions for Thai MICE (The Nation – Thailand’s English news)
While the Thai meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector is expected to recover this year, the government has been urged to improve some of the infrastructure and ease regulations, executives of Tokyo Big Sight and the Japan Exhibition Association said last week.
Cambodian PM visits disputed Thai border (Thailandnews.net)
Cambodian Premier Hun Sen visited a disputed border area with Thailand yesterday, angering the neighbouring nation amid an ongoing diplomatic spat.Hun Sen, accompanied by his wife, Bun Rany, both dres…
Bt brinjal Philippines Bangla watching India (Hindustan Times)
Bangladesh and the Philippines are both waiting for India to make up its mind about Bt Brinjal. India s decision will influence theirs. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh is set to take a decision on February 10, reports Zia Haq .
Cambodian PM visits disputed Thai border temple (Channel NewsAsia)
PREAH VIHEAR, Cambodia : Cambodian Premier Hun Sen visited a disputed border area with Thailand Saturday, angering the neighbouring nation amid an ongoing diplomatic spat.
THAILAND MYANMAR Burmese junta profits at the expense of 1.3 million migrant workers in Thailand (Thailandnews.net)
The two governments agree to clarify the procedures for registration of Burmese people in Thailand. The Burmese junta has so far claimed the withdrawal of the documentation at home to monitor illegal …
Philippine campaign starts as race tightens (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Philippine politicians begin campaigning on Tuesday in a wide open race for the presidency, with voters looking for a clean face after the scandal-plagued administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
