Thailand has the longest school days in the world, with an average of about 9 and a half hours. The government focuses on academic discipline and skill development, which is why the school day is so ...

Basic services have yet to be restored to the areas of Myanmar worst hit by a huge earthquake three weeks ago, and emergency workers recovering bodies and clearing debris are contending with regular ...

The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital.