Tag Archives: politics

Surreal

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (December 2013) It’s been a strange few weeks in Bangkok. Although there hasn’t been much coverage in the international media, Bangkok has been filled for weeks with tens of thousands of passionate demonstrators – some calling for the … Continue reading →

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Growing tension

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (25.11.2013) There have been escalating political protests across Bangkok in the past weeks. Yesterday, an epic 100,000 “yellow shirt” anti-government and 40,000 “red shirt” pro-government demonstrators took to the streets. Today, the yellow shirt marches continued. This was … Continue reading →

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Day 26 – Elections

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Cassandra

Kota Bharu, Malaysia (07.05.2013) A national election was held in Malaysia 2 days ago. The incumbent coalition, Barisan Nasional, won (as they have in every election since independence was gained in the 1950s). But it was quite close. Even after … Continue reading →

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