What the US election outcome will mean for Southeast Asia
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What the US election outcome will mean for Southeast Asia

With the US elections just around the corner, people in Southeast Asia might think the US elections is a world away and remotely affects them in a small way. Perhaps, they’re right. There are plenty enough issues in Southeast Asia as it is, with every country responding individually towards certain key issues like the current pandemic. But there are reasons why Southeast Asians should care.

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I Did Not Buy Clothes for Ten Months and Here’s What I Learned
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I Did Not Buy Clothes for Ten Months and Here’s What I Learned

I learned that we’re all consuming more than we need and need to do something about it. Since we were kids, it has been ingrained in us that material wealth makes us happy. Whether that be a new toy or a new pair of shoes. As we get older and eventually make our own money, we measure our sense of accomplishment by buying your first [enter name of item here]. And that’s fine. It's the constant pursuit of more and more things that is damaging.

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Leaving Bangkok 6 Months On
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Leaving Bangkok 6 Months On

Leaving Bangkok for England was for me my most cathartic experience to date; the sense of release was unreal. I was excited to be leaving The City behind, I was looking forward to all those clichés: friends, family, food, dog, fresh air etc.

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Philippines Anti-Cybercrime Law: The Waiting
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Philippines Anti-Cybercrime Law: The Waiting

Despite protest and criticisms of the Anti-Cybercrime Law in the Philippines, it went ahead without a glitch, faster than you could ever say SOPA or PIPA. At first glance, the name doesn't sound any harm, similar to the US bills SOPA and PIPA, but if you have read the contents of the bill, things are not always as they sound.

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Jobs in Thailand for Foreigners
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Jobs in Thailand for Foreigners

For foreigners looking for jobs in Thailand, job opportunities may be quite scarce but there is a silver lining. People who have lived here long enough will probably tell you that networking is one of the best ways to land a job.

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How I Moved to Live and Work in Thailand
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How I Moved to Live and Work in Thailand

Krungthep, known to many as Bangkok, is now known to me as home. A lot has been said about living, working and moving to Thailand. There is a blog post written by a friend about how chaotic it can be in maneuvering the streets of Bangkok.

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