The Beloved Dr. Oarh Part I and other stories

The Beloved Dr. Oarh Part I
Laos	This is a translated article from Koosang Koosom Magazine, written by a former nurse in Thai Language, translated by Ginger. Dr. Oarh was an obstetrician that was kindhearted.  She was a doctor at a state hospital that is located at one of the largest cities in Thailand.  Since she was the daughter...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com
A Tour of Vientiane on a bicycle
Laos	Check out this video to see what it’s like to ride around Vientiane on a bicycle. You got to be really brave to do this since there is no designated lane for bicycle. I don’t want to scare anyone but when I was in Vientiane, a tourist was killed while on a bicycle near Patouxay. [...] ...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ laovoices.com
Darshan Singh : Chin Peng "in good condition"
Malaysia	Lawyer Darshan Singh told me just now that Chin Peng's homecoming case in the Federal Court has been postponed to 30 April ( Thursday). Mr. Darshan also told me that Chin Peng (above) is in good condition.Chin Peng' s homecoming case on again in FC ...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com
The mysterious MHub
Malaysia	Mom and I took a drive to Subang Airport and collected some documents. Our application to MAS has been approved. They are sponsoring our air travel to L.A. again. This is need-based sponsorship. Anyone with a genuine case can apply. When we arrived, our tummies were growling. Since Wan Tipah was .....more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com
I'M NOT RUSSIAN!
South Korea	I guess I'm writing a lot of posts today, but I haven't posted anything in a week because I just haven't had time. I'm always sort of writing blog posts in my mind, so now they are all spilling out since I'm home and not doing anything but laundry.I went to E-mart Sunday to pick up some things to co...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com
Seo Dang - Traditional Class Room
South Korea	It shows the class room of old ages. I think the boy standing is being punished for not doing his study. :) ...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 06:01:00 Discovered @ seouldailyphoto.com
The famous VietnamWorks “Chicken Dance”
Vietnam	Chris Harvey, otherwise known as charvey in the Saigon Expat blogging world, posted a new clip of the day morning ritual at VietnamWorks known as the “chicken dance.”  It is quite interesting to watch and a great inspiration for those Western Expat managers needing a way to boost the mor...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 06:01:00 Discovered @ saigonnezumi.com
Ha Long Bay Festival Kicks Off
Vietnam	The opening ceremony of the 2009 Ha Long Bay Tourism Festival was held in Bai Chay tourism area and Ha Long city center on April 25.This year’s annual festival is dedicated to the sea, land and sky.The festival is a massive cultural and sports event in order to highlight Quang Ninh Province’s beauty...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 06:01:00 Discovered @ chao-vietnam.blogspot.com
D.C. Gets Another “Duke”
Vietnam	Duke gets a shout-out in the GWSB News: Donny Truong, GWSB’s web developer, and his wife, Dana, welcomed their first child—a son—on April 25. Truong Công Ð?o weighed in at 7 pounds and 1 ounce. The jazz-loving parents have already nicknamed the baby “Duke,” after the District of Columbia’s own...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 06:01:00 Discovered @ Visualgui.com
Swine Flu Preparation
Thailand	A quarantine officer monitors passengers walking through a temperature screening checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi airport April 27, 2009. Countries around the world have moved to contain the spread of a possible pandemic after a new swine flu outbreak killed 103 people in Mexico. (REUTERS/Sukree Sukplan...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com
Cave temples around Kanchanaburi
Thailand	I hadn't been planning to go to Kanchanaburi this year, but somehow I ended up there. I was surprised to find such a laid-back, relaxed, friendly little city so near Bangkok, less than two hours away from the new Sai Tai bus station. I enjoyed staying by the river (on the river!), watching the birds...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/
A Different Set of Values
China	Fake clothes. Pirated DVD's. Knock-off designer brands. Brand copy-cats. Shanzhai. Despite the fact that all the genuine stuff we buy in the west is usually "Made in China", somehow the country itself has developed a reputation for fakes. It's a common theme for foreigners in China who both love to...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ farwestchina.com
The blushing bride
Japan	I was down in Hiroshima earlier this week and while I was wandering around Shukkeien, the well-known Japanese garden near the castle, I saw a couple having their wedding photos taken. ...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com
Making Mango and Sticky Rice
Thailand	Where I work, like everywhere in Thailand, there's always food. Someone is always bringing me food, putting food in the kitchen for everyone to eat, or making food. On Friday, it was mango and sticky rice (my absolutely favorite Thai dessert!). One of my friends at work, Poompim, who knows......more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ britinbangkok.typepad.com
Help
East Timor	Usually when I’m walking around Dili people come and talk to me. Most of the time it’s just banter about where I’m from and what I’m doing. On a few occasions, people have asked for my phone number and I’ve given it out. I now have a steady stream of people who call me asking [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 28/04/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ whatismatt.com