Archive for September 26th, 2005

Different “Fates” of Malays

September 26, 2005
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Different “Fates” of Malays

In Malaysia, the Malays are the largest ethnic group, accounting for over half the population. With the oldest indigenous peoples they form a group called bumiputera, which translates as sons or princes of the soil. Though Malaysia is a multi-cultural and multi-racial society, the Malays, are shown official favour in education and government policy....
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New To The Kingdom[1979]: Old Patong:Week 4

September 26, 2005
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Our 4th week on Patong Beach saw us getting brown from the sun, sleepy-eyed from the Mekhong, barely knowing what day of the week it was. Monsoon was going strong, we still bodysurfed daily, dodging the big logs & all in the warm, almost hot blue Andaman Sea. Papaya, banana, pineapple, coconut, bbq’d fish,...
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Learning Mai Bpen Rai

September 26, 2005
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Learning Mai Bpen Rai

It all started with a salad. When you start seeing eyeball to eyeball with 40 plus years of living and eating you start putting on a few extra pounds, but in my case just a few mind you. Seriously! Like most people I’ve reached a certain age where it’s easier to put the ounds...
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3 & 1/2 weeks

September 26, 2005
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Well I am leaving in, can you guess? 3 and 1/2 weeks!!! I had to have surgery on my sinuses on Sept 9th and I am feeling quite well thank you but due to some meds I had to take before hand I have not been able to begin vaccinations. I am a little...
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