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The Golden Triangle of Thailand
At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle.
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Sino Vietnamese Relationships
Why did China and Vietnam go to war in 1979? What factors have affected their relationship?
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ASEAN
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?
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Cambodia's Oil
Who owns the oil and gas to be found in the Gulf of Thailand? Both Cambodia and Thailand claim territory and talks are dragging.
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First Aid in a Tropical Climate
A first aid kit is essential when travelling in a strange country especially in the tropics where wounds can become infected very quickly and help may not be at hand.
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Khmer Rouge Trials Begin
After two decades, the trials of Khmer Rouge leaders for crimes against humanity are finally to begin. The first to be charged is Kang Kek Ieu, head of infamous S21 Jail.
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Labour Migration
Why do 13 million Southeast Asians work overseas and what is their impact of their migration?
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The Communist Party of Thailand
The Communist Party of Thailand was a Maoist organization that, for a while, threatened a revolution in the country. How was it finally defeated?
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The Mekong river
What is the future of the Mekong River?
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Arboreal Gibbons Harmed by Deforestation
Tree dwelling lesser ape species, once found throughout Asia, are declining in most of their range as habitat fragmentation and pet trade put many on the endangered list.
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Asian Vegetables
Non-Asian friends of mine say entering a Chinese grocery store makes them both anxious and excited. It's just, they don't know what those strange-looking veggies are.
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Bangkok 1892
Bangkok in 1892 during the throes of modernisation.
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The Development of a Modern Educational System in Thailand
An introduction to the way in which a modern educational system has been created in Thailand and its importance.
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Dien Bien Phu
An introduction to Dien Bien Phu, the battle that ended the First Indochina War.
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How much do I need to survive?
Getting by on your first month in Bangkok, the city of smiles.
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What is Buddhism?
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
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What is Buddhism?
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
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On War Crimes Part II: Kissinger, Hitchens, & Pinochet
A look at writer Christopher Hitchens latest book the Trial of Henry Kissinger. Hitchens claims that Kissinger is in fact a war criminal for his role in Vietnam among other events. But can world leaders be taken to court?
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Origin, Causes of the Vietnam War
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
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Big Business and Democracy (Part 2 of 5)
Part 2 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
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