Military Win But A Massive “No” Vote Spells Trouble Ahead

THAILAND: Thailand’s voters have approved an army-drafted constitution but a hefty “No” vote suggests December’s general election will be messy, with ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra still a potent political force. 

Legal Experts Slam Thai Goverment

THAILAND: Internet law experts and webmasters have lashed out at the government’s illegal blocking of websites and the use of threats and intimidation tactics against webmasters. 

Asian Stock Markets Plunge (Update)

TOKYO : Asian stocks reeled from another huge sell-off Friday with Tokyo plunging by the most in over seven years as panicky investors dumped shares to escape the snowballing credit crisis.

Asian Stock Markets Plunge

ASIA: Bruised Asian stock markets suffered another drubbing on Friday, spiraling ever lower as panicky investors continued to dump shares with no end in sight to the recent turmoil on global markets. 

Singh Disappoints

INDIA: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s independence-day speech yesterday should come as a huge disappointment to investors. 

Philippines Aims To Be Asia’s Top Tropical Destination

CEBU CITY: A tourism industry executive said the Philippines could become the top tropical destination in Asia by marketing the country through Cebu, which has a flourishing tourism industry.

Bangkok Now Asia’s Bargain

THAILAND: Quality office space in Bangkok is the cheapest in Asia now that the average rent declined quarter-on-quarter for the first time since 2000, according to the international property consultancy CB Richard Ellis. 

Arrest Warrant Issued For Thaksin

THAILAND: Senior Thai judges issued arrest warrants for the ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife yesterday on the grounds that they sought to evade corruption charges over a multi-million dollar land deal.

Thaksin – Down But Not Out

THAILAND: In football crazy Thailand, Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra’s purchase of Manchester City Football Club is nothing short of political genius.