Latest posts by Preetam Rai from September, 2007
Vietnam: Installing Linux
Saigon Nezumi, who is promoting open source in Vietnam, is pleased that his student was able to install Ubuntu Linux on his computer by himself.
Thailand: Thaksin's Letter
Real Life in Thailand makes a point by point rebuttal of statements made by the former prime minister Thaksin on the anniversary of the coup that ousted him. The letter attacks the current administration in Thailand.
Thailand: North Korean Refugees in Thailand
Bangkok Pundit responds to the criticism that Thailand is singling out North Korean detainees for harsh treatment. North Koreans fleeing the desperate conditions in their country are increasingly using Thailand as a transit point to South Korea.
Singapore: Mainland Chinese in Singapore
Loveless, A mainland Chinese living in Singapore responds to a post on another blog that talks about some reasons why locals in Singapore do not like people from China.
Philippines: Blog Round Up
Pinoyblogero has highlights from last week's posting on Philippines blogsphere. The topics include the trail of former president Joseph Estrada and how a blogger stirred up controversy by baiting them on his blog.
Cambodia: Preventing Exploitation of Girls
Vutha summarizes a report on sexual exploitation of women in Cambodia and calls for stricter implementation of laws that according to him are only there for the benefit of the rich and powerful.
Cambodia: Anti-Terrorism Training
K-Media has a better idea for US Federal Bureau of Investigation that is currently involved in training Cambodian Interior Ministry officials in counter-terrorism.
Thailand: Crash Update
Bangkok Pundit rounds up more information about Sunday's air crash in Phuket.
Thailand: Phuket Plane Crash
Bloggers in Thailand and the region are posting about the air crash at Phuket airport this afternoon. Phuket is a popular tourist destination in Thailand and many locals and foreigners visit the city for its beaches. Flight OG269, operated by a budget airline, was flying in from Bangkok with both...
Myanmar: Map of Protests
Fifty Viss posts a link to a site that has a map providing details of the protests against the fuel price hike across Myanmar.
Myanmar: Don't Spread Rumors
Dawn asks people to stop spreading rumors. “For example, there was a rumour that a tsunami will hit Sittwe on a specific day (a city in western coast of Myanmar). A lot of people were talking about it, and were worried. I asked what's the source of this information… If...
Philippines: Filipino Community Manager in SIngapore
Mike Abundo wonders why Yahoo is looking to base it's online Community Manager for Philippines in Singapore.
Malaysia: Funds Not Reaching the Right People
Malaysian politician Lim Kit Siang blogs his speech where he addresses the problems faced by the Orang Asli – the indigenous groups in Malaysia.
Indonesia: Photos from Indonesia Quake
Unspun has posted latest photos from Bengkulu, Indonesia after quake.
South East Asia: Origin of the Names of South East Asian Capitals
BISEAN is today looking at the origin of the names of South East Asian capital cities.
Singapore: How Singaporeans Got Quake News
Leafmonkey blogs about how the news of earthquake in neighbouring Indonesia spread in Singapore – a country with very good internet infrastructure.
Indonesia: Quake Hits Indonesia, Felt in Singapore and Bangkok
An earthquake measuring 7.9 struck near Sumatra Island in Indonesia. Officials in Malaysia, Indonesia and India have issued tsunami warnings. South East Asians are already blogging about the tremors they felt.
Philippines: Communist Insurgency in Philippines
Since 1968, the Communist Party of Philippines is fighting to create a Maoist society in Philippines. Mong Palatino blogs about this longest running insurgency in South East Asia.
Philippines: Best Dive Sites
The letsgophilippines blog features the top dive sites in the Philippines.
Myanmar: Remembering 9/11
Dawn in Myanmar remembers September 11, 2001.
Vietnam: Real Estate Prices Out of Control
Preya has some ideas to help cool the overheating property market in Vietnamese capital city Hanoi.
