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Thailand: Protesters misunderstood by Western media?
Most of the online commentaries and news reports about the anti-government rallies in Thailand are not positive. A blogger wonders whether the statements of the protesting groups, and their English translations, are delivered to the global audience correctly.
Thailand: People’s coup or putsch?
Since Tuesday, anti-government protesters have invaded Thailand’s Government House demanding the resignation of Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. The rallyists, estimated to be as low as 3,000 to as high as 25,000, are members of the People's Alliance for Democracy
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October 5th, 2008
China milk scandal and Southeast Asia
Like the rest of the world, the China milk scandal has shocked Southeast Asian countries. China is the major trading partner of Southeast Asian nations. How did governments, consumers, and bloggers from the region react to the issue?
September 16th, 2008
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.
September 3rd, 2008
First day of State of Emergency in Bangkok
A State of Emergency in Bangkok was declared yesterday by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej following a violent clash between pro and anti-government protesters. The political situation is still volatile but it seems life goes on in Bangkok and the rest of Thailand.
August 25th, 2008
Cambodia: Sex workers, 100% condom use and human rights
Cambodian sex workers have taken to the internet to make their plight and fight for human rights better known. In Cambodia, a 100% condom use law which states that sexual exchanges with clients have to take place with condoms on sounds like a good idea, but it has been turned against those it is supposed to protect, by being used as a means to imprison sex workers, using the fact that they carry condoms with them as evidence for them doing sex work.
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China milk scandal and Southeast Asia
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