· June, 2010

Stories about Thailand from June, 2010

Thailand: Bangkok back to normal?

  29 June 2010

Don Gilliland observes that “the comforting rhythm of daily life in Bangkok has returned to normal this month.” Protesters were able to paralyze many parts of the city for two months this year

Cambodia: Reactions to the 2010 World Cup Season

  17 June 2010

Cambodians are also celebrating the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Moto-taxi drivers, students, businesspeople, netizens, and even the Prime Minister are cheering for the Asian teams which are playing in the World Cup.

Cambodia: Bopha Chiang Mai song

  7 June 2010

Tharum links to a youtube video of a Khmer-American singing Bopha (flower/girl) Chiang Mai. The student also comments on Thailand-Cambodia relations.

Thailand: Continuing State of Emergency

  1 June 2010

After the dispersal of Red Shirt protests in Thailand, the government proceeded to arrest several opposition leaders and suspected supporters of the movement. The arrest of a history professor has sparked a strong reaction, especially in the online community