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	Thai Elections – Challenging Times Ahead With the Thai prime minister dissolving Parliament to pave the way for general elections on July 3, what’s in store for the Land of Smiles? VALERIE STICHER
	Fashion for the Politically Conscious The Red Shirts in Thailand are just the latest in a series of popular movements defined by colour. DAN-CHYI CHUA
	Thailand: Where Coups Still Rule The Thais take pride in being the only Asian country that has never been invaded by a foreign power, while always maintaining her sovereignty. LEE HAN SHIH
	Goal in sight Deposed Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra’s money may soon find its way out of the country via a deal to buy a British soccer club. LEE HAN SHIH
	Potjaman Damapong Shinawatra: Geomancer Wife of THAILAND's Former Prime Minister LEE HAN SHIH
	Asia's Former First Ladies Go Shopping What do former First Ladies who are ousted from power do when they feel restless? Retail therapy, of course. LEE HAN SHIH

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Carry On

Nepal's ever expanding city of Kathmandu is literally being built on the backs of Nepal's porters. Photojournalist Pushpa Adhikari tells the story of these whethered men. MORE>>
See You Tomorrow

In November 2012, a team of six eye surgeons from Nepal and Indonesia visited the cities of Padangsidempuan and Medan in Indonesia's North Sumatra, with the mission to help the blind see again. MORE>>
Write on the Wall

Street art on the walls of Kathmandu, wash the city's walls with colour and inspiration. MORE>>
No Ordinary Security Guard

Ram Bahadur has to work for each and everything. Most times, he stands at the gate, sometimes he has to fetch water, othertimes he has to go to the market to buy vegetables and fruits. He is no ordinary security guard. MORE>>
Government School

School is a place for learning about the ABCs and life. It is not merely an educational institution, it has become an essential part of childhood - a place we associate with early memories. These are memories from a student in one of Nepal's government schools. MORE>>
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