Asia Pacific - March 2007

When you study Thai history (and a bit of Malaysian history), the Southern Thais were once a 'great' community and a small kingdom by itself.

During the Ayutthaya period, the Pattani Malays allied with the Burmese to betray the Siamese and resulted in defeat (a bad one too).

Presently, we are experiencing the same phenomena within Thailand, where they are fighting amongst themselves too ---in the name of religion, of an independent state, for rights, and for who-knows-what.

The Malaysian education system seldom mention of their historical links and significances of the Pattani 'kingdom' and had mentioned of 'past rulers of Pattani were forced (and refused) to kneel and bow before the King of Siam) therefore, fuming more hatred towards the Thais by Malays for their ancestors had been 'ill-treated' and 'being bullied' by the Siamese.

You might find this interesting:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pattani_kingdom

2007-03-18 21:37:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Thailand

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how long does it take to get to LA from tokyo?
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Travel

2007-03-18 20:27:20 · 2 answers · asked by James Bond 1 in Taiwan

Sometimes it's nice to get away from the tourists and experience Bangkok life as it really is. Anybody have some recommendations for places not covered in the Lonely Planet and the main tourist itineraries? Any favourite klongs (canals) to get away from it all by boat?

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There are too many sites for tourist to Korea. Can you recommend good ones for a first timer? I am interested in culture, history, and nature, and will stay Seoul only for 4 days in June this year.
So far I've found many of the sites are "Visit Seoul for shopping and food" kind of pages. Are there more extensive sites?

Thanks in advance.

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Ibans are the largest race in Sarawak, Ibans are more than Malays in Sarawak and more than Chinese. We only have Iban language till SPM level. Official language is only Malay, many poeple use English. No public use of Iban. Why Ibans aren't given equal status with Malays? Bumi rights don't matter much if there is no recognition of Iban language and culture. Iban power!

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2007-03-18 16:53:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Japan

Don't you think Jesus knows more than the total knowledge of “humanity?” Why do you think you know more than Him and why can't you just except Him? He is the only one that promised to save you.

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