Thai Prime Minister Rejects Dissolving Parliament

The Prime Minister of Thailand struck down the calls of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) to dissolve parliament in 30 days, one of the demands forwarded so that they will return to the negotiating table. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva does not believe that... 

Source:  Daily Contributor

WTF is in the Philippines? Let WhenInManila.com show you!

“When In Rome, do as the Romans do.” So When In Manila… is our way of presenting to you the cool & awesome stuff in the Philippines. Here, it’s as beautiful as Indonesia, equally affordable as Thailand and even more amazing than Mars! WhenInManila.com is the brainchild... 

Source:  When In Manila

LP 89: Magustuhan o Maibigan

Garuda holding a naga. Around the base of the ubosoth of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Isa sa mga bansang nais kong puntahan ay ang Thailand. Kaya isang malaking kagalakan para sa akin na sa wakas ay nakapunta na ako dito noong isang linggo. Maigsi lamang ang aming pagtigil dito, wala pa halos... 

Source:  Litratong Pinoy

Bangkok Guesthouse Review: Shambara Boutique Hostel

I’ve no trips until the end of the month, so in order to have something to blog about, I’ll be writing reviews of accommodations, airlines and services that I’ve used in my travels last year. I figured now’s the time to do it, as people are making plans for their trips in the... 

Source:  justwandering.org

Ship ahoy!

Strange or not, one of the things I obsessed with during the cruise was photographing boats and shorelines. I especially liked scenes that included both boats and a wide expanse of shoreline. It’s amazing to watch an island come into view. First, it’s a just a speck. Then, a blurry mound.... 

Source:  House on a hill

Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD) Small Research Grants

The Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD), Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University would like to inform you about the announcement for RCSD Small Research Grants Programme. This programme aims to heighten capacity of human resources in the Mekong Region by using... 

Source:  PINOYWORLD Philippines | Pinoy Blogger's Official Blog

Things You’ll Love About Bangkok

Bangkok is definitely my favorite city in Asia. It’s strategically located in the center of Indochina which makes traveling to neighboring countries really easy. It also hosts a lot of cheap airlines including Cebu Pacific and Air Asia. Traveling in this vibrant city is easy, relax and definitely affordable. for... 

Source:  Pinoy Bloggers Updates

A Backpacker’s Epiphany in KhaoSan Road

Khao San Road would probably be Bangkok’s answer to Champs Elysses of Paris. However, it’s not as grand as the latter, in fact Khao San is quite the opposite of Champs Elysses. It’s dirty, with narrow roads, packed with cheap hostels and mid-priced hotels and it’s full of street vendors peddling... 

Source:  Pinoy Bloggers Updates

Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha

I’ve been to Bangkok a lot of times already, but I’ve never visited Grand Palace until April of this year. I thought that it would be just another overrated tourist destination, but I was wrong. for more travel stories and tips, please visit www.flipnomad.com ... 

Source:  Pinoy Bloggers Updates

Strut Em Again Streetdance Competition

Calling all school-based dance crews! Join Strut Em Again Streetdance Competition plus Bboy, Locking and Popping Battle on January 9, 2010 at Amoranto Theater. Organized by Team Vibe and Vibe Dance Studio. Guest judges will be 3ki Rick (Finland), Proftown (USA) and Moss (Thailand). Contact 09209035801... 

Source:  Dance Manila

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