Cases of human trafficking are on the rise in Southern Thailand as authorities struggle to control criminal gangs transporting illegals across the border to other destinations. Steve Sandford reports on the exploitation and abuse that many of the victims face in their journey to escape the oppression in Burma, also known as Myanmar.
Controversial plant located in beach town pits country's growing energy needs against town's image as seaside paradise
Muslim migrants seeking resettlement in Turkey are believed to be from China and rights groups are asking they not be sent back
There are growing fears deepening political divide in Thailand could lead to widespread violence
As anti-government protests go on in Bangkok, government supporters in North say they are prepared to fight if courts or military intervene to depose the government
With protests roiling Bangkok, voters in rural areas give credit to current government for better services, improved living standards
Team of Nepalese cataract experts allowed into country to perform more than 1,000 free operations in what is hoped to be first of many such ventures
Six-month limit for 'temporary stay' in Thailand ends next month for almost 2,000 refugees
Most of the targets are those associated with central Thai government
Resource experts meeting in Thailand say many Asian countries face potential water crisis unless they address mismanagement
Inle Lake is considered a jewel of Burma
China's rapid economic expansion in Southeast Asia has led to increasing reliance on the Mekong for trade
Thailand has long been recognized as a leading exporter of rice and other agricultural produce
Burmese government has recently made efforts to deal with Burmese migrants in Thailand
Coordinated bomb attacks in shopping centers killed 14 people and wounded hundreds more
