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August 30, 2010
Saving Asia's Orangutans May Also Help Reduce Carbon Emissions

Indonesia, Malaysia steps up efforts to protect Asia's great ape; saving endangered 'man of the forest' may help fight global warming
August 10, 2010
Internet is Latest Battleground in Thailand's Heated Political Landscape

Government attempts to shut down Web sites critical of it and the monarchy, using tough laws to silence online criticism
July 26, 2010
Burmese Ethnic Group Says Villages Facing Violence Ahead of Elections

Karen communities, rights groups report stepped up attacks by Burma's military in villages; torching of homes forcing hundreds to flee
July 22, 2010
Bangkok By-Election Seen As Litmus Test for Thai Government Support

Election seen as crucial test of Thai government's efforts to promote national reconciliation
July 07, 2010
ILO: Forced Labor Still Widespread in Burma

UN International Labor Organization says Burma has made limited progress in curtailing practice
June 25, 2010
Health Experts Urge Change in Drug Policies to Reduce AIDS Infections

Health experts now urging governments use so-called harm reduction strategies to combat drug abuse, stem rise in AIDS infection
June 01, 2010
Thai Government Wins No-Confidence Vote

PM Abhisit Vejjajiva wins support of 246 parliament members but debate leaves divisions within government
May 20, 2010
Thai PM Calls for Reconciliation

Plan includes early elections, economic, social, constitutional reforms; key goal to get economy back on track
May 05, 2010
Thai Opposition Leader Suggests National Unity Government to End Conflicts

Former Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh says all parties need to join together to bring lasting peace
May 01, 2010
Thai PM: Govt. Preparing to Retake Protest Site

PM Abhisit says authorities in process of sealing off, cutting off support to protesters, before moving in to clear the streets
April 28, 2010
Thai 'Yellow Shirts' Stage Counter-Protests in Bangkok

Pro-government activist demand a crackdown on 'red shirts,' who say PM Abhisit Vejjajiva is in office illegally
April 24, 2010
Thai PM Dismisses Offer by Anti-Government Protesters

Mr. Abhisit emphasized that dispersing the so-called Red Shirt protesters is just part of a plan to solve the political crisis
April 11, 2010
Thailand's Tourism Industry Falls Victim to Bangkok Protests

Many tourists have canceled travel to Thailand or have fled areas caught up in deadly clashes in past few days
April 10, 2010
Thai PM Calls for Investigations Over Protest Bloodshed

Medical officials in Thailand say more than a dozen people have been killed and more than 800 others injured
April 04, 2010
Tensions High in Bangkok After Protesters Invade Election Offices

Fears of possible violence rising after scores of protesters stormed electoral commission offices
April 03, 2010
Thai Street Protests Continue Despite Government Threats

Protesters are occupying the commercial heart of Bangkok for a second day Sunday, in defiance of a government ban
March 27, 2010
Lawmakers, UN Call for End to Travel Restrictions on HIV-Positive People

This year US ended 22-year ban that prevented people with HIV, AIDS from entering the country
February 22, 2010
Thailand Looks at Nuclear Power as Part of Alternative Energy Plans

Thailand's goal, set out in new power development plan, is to almost double energy output over next decade
February 14, 2010
Thailand Slum Community Gives to Haiti's Children on Valentine's Day

Klong Toey residents have long struggled to survive themselves
February 03, 2010
Asia-Pacific Tourism Industry Stages Economic Recovery

While travel experts upbeat, they say it could be a year before industry fully recovers from global recession

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