Stories about Thailand from October, 2008
Thailand will ban websites that attack monarchy
Thailand plans to ban websites that attack or defame its monarchy.
Thailand: Dispute over Preah Vihear Temple
Thai Girl has photos of Preah Vihear temple and a discussion of the dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.
Thailand: Amulets and warfare
Soldiers and even non-combatants are using Buddha amulets when they are on duty.
Southeast Asia: Film entries to the Oscars
Bisean lists the film entries of Southeast Asian countries to the Best Foreign Language Film category of the Oscars.
Thai and Taiwanese protesters
Christian Schafferer compares the tactics, practices and ideologies of Thai and Taiwanese protesters. Check also the interesting pictures inside the protest camps in Bangkok.
Somalia: Piracy not something to be celebrated
Open sea piracy is discussed by different video bloggers who speak on the recent Somalian piracy incidents, and a behind the scenes look at how governments are protecting World Food Program cargo at sea.
Thailand/Cambodia: Conflict over Preah Vihear Temple (Part II)
Who owns the historic Preah Vihear Temple – Cambodia or Thailand? Both countries are asserting ownership rights over the temple which led to a border clash last week. Several soldiers...
Thailand/Cambodia: Conflict over Preah Vihear Temple (Part 1)
Both Thailand and Cambodia are claiming the historic Preah Vihear temple and the four square kilometers of territory near the shrine. There was a border clash in the area last Wednesday. What are the reactions of bloggers?
Malaysia: World University Rankings
How did Malaysian schools fare in the 2008 World University Rankings? 4896 also mentions the rank of Singapore and Thai universities.
Thailand-Cambodia border clash
Cambodia tells Thailand to evacuate its troops from the Preah Vihear temple. Two Cambodian soldiers died during a border clash between the two countries. Twitter user khanvanna writes: “My deep...
Thailand-Cambodia: “We don’t like the war”
Two Cambodian soldiers were killed during a clash between Thai and Cambodian soldiers near the historic Preah Vihear temple. Both countries are claiming the temple. A Cambodian blogger writes: “We...
Thailand: Protesters clash with police
Bangkok protesters clashed with police in front of the Parliament building. Twitter user jeremyfanclub gives an update: “Bangkok is going political unrest PAD and police is fighting now at front...
Water buffalo for farming
Due to high fuel prices, Lao and Thai farmers are going back to the basics: Water buffaloes are helping plow the lands again.
Thailand: Vegetarian festival 2008
Chinese communities in Thailand are celebrating the annual Vegetarian festival. Check out these interesting photos.
China milk scandal and Southeast Asia
Like the rest of the world, the China milk scandal has shocked Southeast Asian countries. China is the major trading partner of Southeast Asian nations. How did governments, consumers, and bloggers from the region react to the issue?
Thailand: Student initiation ceremonies
Oneditorial writes about the student initiation ceremonies in some of the schools in Thailand.
Laos: Rituals of moving into a new house
Nye Noona blogs about the rituals practiced in Laos and Thailand when moving into a new house.
