Latest posts by Mong Palatino from September, 2008
Thailand's new Prime Minister
Thailand has a new Prime Minister: Somchai Wongsawat.
Stampede in Indonesia
More than twenty people who were queuing for alms died in a stampede in East Java, Indonesia. Blogger Raja Singa was shocked.
Malaysia: Anwar ready to form a new government
Think Vision's Weblog posted photos of a political assembly where Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim announced that his party is ready to form a new government.
Laos: Coffee industry
Nye Noona blogs about the coffee industry of Laos
Thailand protests: Conflict of elites
Last Friday several East Asia bloggers held a virtual meeting to discuss the crisis in Thailand. The participants shared their insights about the ongoing protests and political struggles involving different political forces in Thailand.
Showbiz candidates in Indonesia
The 2009 Indonesian elections get more interesting (or disappointing?) as entertainment celebrities have been tapped to run for elective posts.
Malaysian blogger arrested again
Hard-hitting Malaysian blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin was arrested again by police for allegedly violating Malaysia's Internal Security Act. Another journalist was arrested too.
Philippines: Electoral fraud
Cheating is possible even in an automated election system, Morofilm writes.
Thailand: Samak out, but protests continue
Thailand's Prime Minister was ordered by the court to step down for violating the constitution. But Bangkok protesters vow to continue with their campaign until political reforms are instituted.
Barcamp Bangkok 2
keng.ws writes about Barcamp Bangkok 2.
Thailand: Student protesters
Peace Space writes about the involvement of students in the anti-government street protests in Bangkok
Cambodia: BarCamp Phnom Penh September 2008
Khmer Software Initiative reminds us about the BarCamp Phnom Penh 2008 which will take place on September 20
Brunei: Playcenter for the elderly
Jack from Brunei proposes the establishment of a kindergarden or a playcenter for the elderly.
Wordcamp Philippines 2008
Misteryosa attended Wordcamp Philippines 2008. She was happy to meet the founding developer of wordpress.
Thailand: New constitution to end crisis
Nganadeeleg suggests that drafting a new constitution can resolve the political crisis in Thailand.
CIA behind Thailand protests?
Is the CIA involved in the ongoing protests in Thailand?
Singapore Paralympic Team
The 2008 Paralympics opens in Beijing. RY in his Blog Land thinks Singapore has strong chances of winning in the swimming event.
Brunei: Ramadhan campaign
Senor Pablo supports the Love Food, Hate Waste campaign in Brunei – He reminds readers about the “need to ascertain that what we eat is enough for the family and not to create unnecessary waste.”
Cambodia: Casino centers
A blogger thinks Cambodia should be called “gamblodia” because of too many casinos in the country's capital.
Indonesia: Budget for education
Cafe Salemba advises the Indonesian government to review the high funding for education, arguing that the “budget for education should be a result of a careful policy calculation, and a clear plan on how to spend it, rather than just meeting the constitutional mandate.”
Laos: Travel videos
Dennis Koomen and Simon Sticker post video clips of their adventures in Laos.
