Geographic

Mt. Fansipan up 12 places in new world wonders vote

Vietnam’s Fansipan mountain has jumped 12 places to the 13th position among 77 candidates in the online voting for seven …

Taking the high ground at Preah Vihear

This month, thousands of Cambodians poured into in the streets of Phnom Penh waving flags and pounding drums to celebrate …

The Mekong, Seen Over Handlebars (2)

The Mekong flows about 2,600 miles from its headwaters in Tibet before diffusing into the delta. The Vietnamese call the …

The Mekong, Seen Over Handlebars (1)

The squeaky bridge appeared again off the left shoulder of the dirt road. Cobbled together out of rusty iron bars …

Preah Vihear - Heritage lost

Cambodians celebrate but many Thais are unhappy with the World Heritage Committee’s decision on the Preah Vihear temple.
The controversial struggle …

Samak jibes at temple injunction

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej indirectly criticised the Administrative Court over its ruling which blocked cabinet’s approval of Thailand’s support for …

Cambodia likely to prevail

Quebec - World Heritage Committee chairman Pongpol Adireksarn says more than half the members have already decided to vote to …

New research shows orangutans facing extinction in S.E Asia

Endangered orangutans could become the first great ape to become extinct if urgent action isn’t taken to protect the species …