Correction: Thailand-Free Vacations storyBANGKOK — In stories Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 about Thailand offering free vacations to Internet-savvy travelers, The Associated Press misspelled the contest’s Web site address. The correct spelling is www.ultimatethailandexplorer.com. Study: Bigeye tuna stocks in danger because limits on fishing in Pacific Ocean ineffectiveBANGKOK, Thailand — Environmentalists want tougher restrictions on the industrial-scale fishing of bigeye tuna in the Pacific Ocean after new research showed current measures are failing and will do little to sustain stocks of a fish that is popular in sushi bars the world over. Thailand offers free vacations and hopes Internet-savvy travelers can draw more touristsBANGKOK — Attention Internet-savvy travelers: Thailand is giving away free trips to five lucky couples who don’t mind sitting in front of a computer while on vacation. Unscathed by financial crisis, Grameen shows that ‘poorest of the poor’ can be creditworthyBANGKOK — The global financial crisis has highlighted a curious success story: A bank that doles out loans to some of the world’s poorest, least-creditworthy people continues to have a payback rate of nearly 100 percent. Oil prices hover near $73 in Asia as economic recovery doubts nurturedBANGKOK — Oil prices rose moderately Friday in Asia, hovering near $73 as investors nurtured doubts about a sustainable recovery in the world’s biggest economy. Oil prices rise slightly in Asia as economic recovery doubts nurteredBANGKOK — Oil prices rose slightly Friday in Asia, hovering above $72 as investors nurtured doubts about a sustainable recovery in the world’s biggest economy. Ethnic guerrillas in northern Myanmar reported to have broken cease-fire with governmentBANGKOK — Fighting reportedly broke out Thursday between an ethnic militia and government security forces in northeastern Myanmar, breaching a two-decade cease-fire. Asian markets fall on word China plans to curb capacity in steel, cement industriesBANGKOK — Most Asian stock markets fell Thursday after China said it will curb overcapacity and excessive investment in industries such as steel and cement, adding to worries about whether a global economic recovery is sustainable. European shares opened flat to slightly higher. Oil climbs above $74 on optimism about a global economic reboundBANGKOK — Oil prices climbed above $74 a barrel Monday in Asia amid spreading optimism about a global economic recovery. Asian markets mixed on renewed doubts about strength of economic recovery; Europe higherBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were mixed Friday as economic data from the world’s largest economy reinforced worries that investors may have overestimated the recovery’s strength. European shares rose slightly. Asian markets fall on renewed doubts about strength of economic recovery; Nikkei down 1.9 pctBANGKOK — Most Asian stock markets sank Friday as mixed economic data from the world’s largest economy reinforced fears that investors have overestimated the recovery’s strength. Thai elephant maimed by land mine a decade ago damages newly fitted artificial limbBANGKOK — An elephant fitted with an artificial limb 10 years after stepping on a land mine has had a minor setback, damaging the device attached to her left front leg. World markets gain as wobbling Chinese stocks claw back some losses, oil jumps above $72BANGKOK — Global stocks rebounded Thursday as China’s wobbling market clawed back some of its steep losses and oil prices jumped on signs of improving demand. Asian markets gain as wobbling China stocks claw back some losses, oil jumps above $72BANGKOK — Asian stocks rebounded Thursday as China’s wobbling market clawed back some of its steep losses and oil prices jumped on signs of improving demand. US man says he has no regrets about Suu Kyi visit, Myanmar jailing as he returns home to USSPRINGFIELD, Mo. — John Yettaw the father, husband and long-retired military man left southern Missouri months ago, little known beyond his friends and family. He returned as the American who swam uninvited to the home of Myanmar’s detained democracy leader, landing them both in prison. American imprisoned in Myanmar over Suu Kyi visit returns to US after senator’s interventionCHICAGO — Looking exhausted and being pushed in a wheelchair, American John Yettaw returned to the United States on Wednesday after being freed from a hard-labor prison sentence for his nighttime swim to the home of Myanmar’s detained democracy icon. US man imprisoned in Myanmar over Suu Kyi visit heads home after senator’s interventionBANGKOK — A weary-looking John Yettaw — sitting in a wheelchair and wearing a face mask to guard against infection — left Thailand on Wednesday, finally heading home after his secret swim to the home of Myanmar’s detained democracy leader landed them both in prison. Senator’s Myanmar visit offers opportunity for change in US policy, if junta addresses demandsBANGKOK — While U.S. Sen. Jim Webb’s high-profile visit to Myanmar offers an opportunity to turn around America’s policy toward the military-ruled nation, any real warming of relations is likely to be a slow and uncertain process. US senator says Myanmar’s Suu Kyi may not oppose lifting of some sanctions against juntaBANGKOK — Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi may agree to Washington easing sanctions against the military government, a U.S. senator said Monday after securing the release of an American who had been jailed for sneaking into the democracy leader’s home. Thousands of Thaksin’s supporters gather to seek royal pardon for fugitive former Thai PMBANGKOK — Thousands of supporters of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra rallied in central Bangkok on Monday and then marched to the royal palace, seeking a pardon for the fugitive leader. Senator keen to ease US sanctions on Myanmar after visit secures release of ailing AmericanBANGKOK — An ailing American who was spared a seven-year prison sentence in Myanmar underwent medical testing in Bangkok on Monday, while the U.S. senator who secured his release called for a “new approach” in dealing with the military-ruled country. LA filmmaking couple to stand trial, accused of bribing Thai officials to run film festivalLOS ANGELES — Before film producers Gerald and Patricia Green took over a movie festival in Bangkok, the weeklong event struggled to capture Hollywood’s attention. US man jailed after swimming to Myanmar democracy leader’s home leaves the countryBANGKOK — An American man imprisoned in Myanmar for sneaking into the home of detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi flew out of the country Sunday after a visiting U.S. senator won his release. US man who swam to Aung San Suu Kyi’s house leaves Myanmar on visiting Senator’s planeYANGON, Myanmar — The U.S. Embassy says an American man imprisoned for sneaking into the home of Myanmar’s democracy leader has been flown out of the country. China signs investment agreement with ASEANBANGKOK - China and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Saturday signed an investment pact that provides guarantees against nationalisation, riots and disputes and is expected to boost investment. ASEAN summit shies away from Thai veg fest, piercingsBANGKOK - The venue for the October summit of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been shifted away from Phuket because of its conflict with the Thai island’s piercings-laden vegetarian festival, Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya said Friday. Asian markets mixed amid new signs the world economy emerging from deep recessionBANGKOK — Most major Asian markets advanced Friday with commodity stocks rising amid more signs the world economy is emerging from a deep recession. European shares traded higher. Asian markets gains amid new signs the world economy emerging from deep recessionBANGKOK — Most major Asian markets advanced Friday with commodity stocks rising amid more signs the world economy is emerging from a deep recession. European shares traded higher. India signs free trade pact with ASEANBANGKOK - India on Thursday signed the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement in Goods following the meeting of the ASEAN-India Economic Ministers held in Bangkok. Weinsteins’ Asian debut ‘Shanghai’ aims for fall release in the regionHONG KONG — The Weinstein brothers’ Asian debut is aiming for a fall release in the region, a year after finishing shooting, but its U.S. release date still hasn’t been decided, the Hollywood filmmakers’ production company said Thursday. |
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