Latest posts by Mong Palatino from July, 2011
Thailand: Writers against Lese Majeste
More than 300 writers in Thailand signed a petition urging the amendment of the Lese Majeste Law which is being used to suppress freedom of expression in the country.
“Century of the World”
Former Malaysian Prime Minister and popular blogger Mahathir Mohamad discussed the prospects of the 21st century and concluded that it would be “neither an Asian century nor a European century. It is more likely to be the century of the world.”
Thailand: Netizens React to Opposition Victory
Opposition candidate Yingluck Shinawatra is set to become Thailand’s first female Prime Minister as her Pheu Thai party won more than 260 seats in today’s general elections.
Philippines, Malaysia: Twitter support for football teams
Filipinos use the #philippinesazkals hashtag while Malaysians use #harimaumalaya to cheer for their respective football teams on twitter. Both teams won against their opponents with the Philippines winning over Sri Lanka and Malaysia over Taiwan