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July 20th, 2008

Cambodian and Thai Bloggers on Disputed Preah Vihear Temple

Tharum Bun · 14:15

Rising serious tension between Cambodia and Thailand started when UNESCO, on July 7, 2008, declared temple of Preah Vihear as a World Heritage site. The 11th century temple has long been a subject to dispute between the two nations; in 1962, Hague-based International Court of Justice ruled that the ancient Hindu temple belonged to Cambodia. 20 comments · »»

July 3rd, 2008

Southeast Asia: Alternative sources of energy

Mong Palatino · 04:58

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Due to skyrocketing oil prices, many Southeast Asian countries are intensifying efforts to tap alternative sources of energy. Lifestyles are changing since people are now more aware about the oil price crisis. 5 comments · »»

June 3rd, 2008

Southeast Asia: Series of unfortunate disasters

Mong Palatino · 15:33

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In the past month, natural disasters hit the Southeast Asian region claiming hundreds of thousands of lives and destroying billions of properties. Bloggers discuss the destructive cyclone in Myanmar, the China earthquake which was felt in Hanoi and Bangkok, two earthquakes in the Sumatra island and the strong typhoon in north Philippines. 1 comment · »»

May 21st, 2008

Southeast Asia: Coping with the rice and food crisis

Mong Palatino · 10:55

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Food prices continue to rise in the world market. Southeast Asian governments are now re-examining their food and agricultural policies in order to prevent consumer panic and social unrest. Bloggers are discussing the food crisis and its impact in the region. 1 comment · »»

April 28th, 2008

Southeast Asia: Rice and food price crisis

Mong Palatino · 16:14

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The Southeast Asian region, home to several emerging and developing economies, is also struggling to cope with the global food price crisis. Bloggers discuss the impact of the crisis in the region. 5 comments · »»

April 21st, 2008

Olympic torch relay in Southeast Asia

Mong Palatino · 17:16

The Olympic Torch has landed in the Southeast Asian region. Bloggers describe how ordinary people, protesters, police forces, sports enthusiasts and politicians are reacting to the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the region. 15 comments · »»

April 12th, 2008

Thailand: YouTube self-censored lese majeste protest clip

Arthit · 05:16

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Self-censorship on YouTube is working well - silently. One of the silently banned clips can be viewed anywhere in the world, except Thailand. 4 comments · »»

Southeast Asia: Rising price of rice

Mong Palatino · 05:04

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Rice is the staple food in Southeast Asia and in many parts of the world. Many people in Southeast Asia are worried over reports that rice is getting more expensive and supplies are dwindling. Bloggers discuss the impact of the rice crisis in the region. 6 comments · »»

Links about Thailand

July 24th, 2008

John Vink posted several photos of Preah Vihear temple which captured the tension between Thailand and Cambodia. Both countries are claiming the historic site.

July 20th, 2008

Harry McKinnon blames the “irrational nationalism” of Thai citizens for the rising tension in Preah Vihear temple. Bangkok Pundit believes the upcoming Cambodian election is motivating the opposition to “stoke nationalist sentiment.” Both Thailand and Cambodia are claiming the historic site.

July 17th, 2008

The Cambodia government held a concert to celebrate the listing of Preah Vihear Temple as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. But tensions are not yet over. Thai troops are still stationed near the temple. Both Thailand and Cambodia are claiming the historic site.

July 13th, 2008

Thailand's foreign minister has resigned over the ownership issue of the Preah Vihear temple, which is also being claimed by Cambodia. chut/bloc discussed further its political implications.

July 9th, 2008

Gnarly kitty blogs about the UB Radio (Underground Bangkok) - “this is where you will get to hear Bangkok's top DJs mixing and doing their thing live through the virtual radio waves.”

July 7th, 2008

Bisean lists the largest oceanariums in Southeast Asia.

HaPPi like a HiPPo blogs about the new Bangkok taxi fare which was adjusted due to rising oil prices. According to him, good news for drivers but bad news for passengers.

July 2nd, 2008

Restless Trotter discussed the dangers of misplaced nationalism in many Southeast Asian countries. The blogger cited the growing tension over Preah Vihear temple.