Stories about Thailand from September, 2009
Bangkok Twestival
Bangkok Twestival organizers happily announced that the event raised more than US$600 for the benefit of two orphanages.
Reform or Revolution for Thailand?
nganadeeleg blames the elite for making it impossible to implement reforms in Thailand today.
Tourism and HIV Infection in Thailand
A report titled “Why Japanese and Western people are infected with HIV in Thailand” by Doctor Kyo Taniguchi from NPO Gina covers statistics about sex workers and “Love, Marriage, and...
Thailand: Three Years After The 2006 Coup
Last September 19 Thailand marked the third year anniversary of the Coup D'etat which forced the ouster of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra who is now in exile. Bloggers also remembered the coup anniversary.
Thailand: Prime Minister is a twiterrer
Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has a twitter account. Thai leaders have been using the internet to win public support.
Thailand: Amnesty criticised on lese majeste issue
The issue of lese majeste is again in the news following the 18 year prison sentence given to Daranee Chanchoengsilpakul. International human rights groups including Amnesty International have come under...
ASEAN Basketball League
The ASEAN Basketball League was recently launched in Manila, Philippines. Basketball is a popular sports in the Southeast Asian region.
