Red Day in Bangkok
The Thai Red Shirts turned out in Bangkok this morning for the first show of strength since the bloody crackdown by government forces in May. Several thousand gathered at the Ratchaprasong intersection to mark the fourth anniversary of the coup that ousted former PM Thaksin. A shrine was also set up to honour those shot [...]
Penang
I have just returned from a much needed long weekend in Penang, a large island off the west coast of Malaysia. The population of almost a million is predominantly Chinese with a scattering of Malay and Indians making for a vibrant and colourful mix of cultures and cuisine. Although Penang has seen a considerable amount [...]
