Scores Killed in Thailand Clashes

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70 Said Killed in Thailand Gunbattles
(AP)

70 Said Killed in Thailand Gunbattles
(AP) 04/27/2004 09:33 PM
AP - Suspected Islamic militants clashed with police in Thailand Wednesday, leaving at least 70 people dead in the heaviest fighting yet in the troubled Muslim-dominated south, officials said.

More Than 20 Killed in Pakistan Clashes
(AP)

More Than 20 Killed in Pakistan Clashes
(AP) 06/09/2004 01:59 PM
AP - Pakistani forces clashed with heavily armed foreign militants Wednesday, killing more than 20 people, in a mountainous tribal region near the Afghan border where hundreds of al-Qaida fighters are believed to be hiding, officials and a tribal elder said.

At Least 20 Killed in Pakistan Clashes
(AP)

At Least 20 Killed in Pakistan Clashes
(AP) 06/10/2004 04:38 AM
AP - Pakistani forces traded sporadic gunfire with militants overnight Thursday in a tribal region near the Afghan border known as an al-Qaida hideout, a day after heavy fighting killed at least 20 gunmen, officials said.

Ten killed in Indonesia clashes

Ten killed in Indonesia clashes 04/25/2004 08:21 AM
At least 10 people die in street battles between Muslim and Christian gangs in the Moluccan islands.

At least 20 killed in Pakistan clashes

At least 20 killed in Pakistan clashes 06/10/2004 09:37 AM

One killed, 14 injured in Afghan clashes

One killed, 14 injured in Afghan clashes 04/11/2004 01:09 PM

U.S. soldier, 15 Iraqis killed in
clashes

U.S. soldier, 15 Iraqis killed in
clashes 05/05/2004 05:06 PM

U.S. Soldier, 15 Iraqis Killed in
Clashes (AP)

U.S. Soldier, 15 Iraqis Killed in
Clashes (AP) 05/05/2004 12:45 PM
AP - Coalition forces raided buildings used by a militia loyal to a radical Shiite cleric in two southern cities and clashed with militiamen elsewhere Wednesday in fighting that killed 15 Iraqis and a U.S. soldier, officials said.

64 Iraqis Killed in Clashes
(washingtonpost.com)

64 Iraqis Killed in Clashes
(washingtonpost.com) 04/28/2004 01:30 AM
washingtonpost.com - BAGHDAD, April 27 -- The U.S. military announced Tuesday that 64 Iraqis were killed on Monday during two clashes near the holy city of Najaf, one of the deadliest encounters of a three-week-old uprising in southern Iraq by Shiite Muslims loyal to the militant cleric Moqtada Sadr.

Five Killed in Clashes with U.S. Forces
in Najaf

Five Killed in Clashes with U.S. Forces
in Najaf 05/28/2004 02:02 PM
Reuters via Wired News May 28 2004 5:41PM GMT

One Iraqi Killed in Clashes in Baghdad
Slum

One Iraqi Killed in Clashes in Baghdad
Slum 06/11/2004 08:01 AM
Reuters via Wired News Jun 11 2004 12:22PM GMT

At Least Nine Iraqis Killed in Falluja
Clashes (Reuters)

At Least Nine Iraqis Killed in Falluja
Clashes (Reuters) 07/30/2004 01:27 AM
Reuters - At least nine Iraqis were killed and 16 others injured in fierce clashes between U.S. forces and gunmen overnight in Falluja, west of Baghdad, a doctor said Friday.

Five Killed in Clashes with U.S. Forces
in Najaf (Reuters)

Five Killed in Clashes with U.S. Forces
in Najaf (Reuters) 05/28/2004 09:29 AM
Reuters - Five Iraqis were killed and 14 wounded in clashes between U.S. troops and Shi'ite militiamen in the holy city of Najaf and in nearby Kufa on Friday, hospital sources said.

Several Iraqis Killed in Clashes South
of Baquba

Several Iraqis Killed in Clashes South
of Baquba 06/18/2004 06:29 AM
Reuters via Wired News Jun 18 2004 10:55AM GMT

Scores killed in Thai gun battles

Scores killed in Thai gun battles 04/27/2004 09:42 PM
Security forces in the Muslim south report killing at least 58 militants who attacked police posts.

Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq Militia
Clashes (Reuters)

Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq Militia
Clashes (Reuters) 05/31/2004 02:19 AM
Reuters - U.S. armored forces and Iraqi militia loyal to Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr fought near the holy city of Najaf overnight into Monday, the fourth day of clashes since Sadr offered a truce.

Several Iraqis Killed in Clashes South
of Baquba (Reuters)

Several Iraqis Killed in Clashes South
of Baquba (Reuters) 06/18/2004 05:10 AM
Reuters - U.S. forces clashed with insurgents south of the town of Baquba on Friday in a second day of fighting in which several Iraqis have been killed, residents and the U.S. military said.

One Iraqi Killed in Clashes in Baghdad
Slum (Reuters)

One Iraqi Killed in Clashes in Baghdad
Slum (Reuters) 06/11/2004 06:44 AM
Reuters - One Iraqi fighter was killed and several more wounded in sporadic clashes between insurgents and U.S. forces in a Shi'ite suburb of Baghdad, an official of rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's group said on Friday.

Six Palestinians, Israeli Officer Killed
in Clashes (Reuters)

Six Palestinians, Israeli Officer Killed
in Clashes (Reuters) 07/06/2004 08:11 AM
Reuters - The Israeli army shot dead six Palestinians on Tuesday and an Israeli special forces officer was killed in a gunfight during a raid on Palestinian militants, witnesses and military sources said.

34 Killed, Including an American, in
Sadr City Clashes

34 Killed, Including an American, in
Sadr City Clashes 09/07/2004 08:58 AM
U.S. forces battled insurgents loyal to Moktada al-Sadr and Baghdad's governor narrowly escaped an assassination attempt.

Scores Killed in Attack on Camp in
Burundi

Scores Killed in Attack on Camp in
Burundi 08/14/2004 06:22 AM
Assailants attacked a U.N. refugee camp in Burundi, shooting and hacking to death at least 150 Congolese refugees, local officials said Saturday.

At Least 19 Killed, Scores Injured in
Iraq Bombing

At Least 19 Killed, Scores Injured in
Iraq Bombing 09/18/2004 11:00 AM
A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb today near a crowd of people waiting to apply for jobs with the Iraqi National Guard in the northern city of Kirkuk.

Scores killed in Iran train blast

Scores killed in Iran train blast 02/18/2004 07:14 AM
A run-away train carrying sulphur, petrol and fertiliser catches fire and explodes in Iran, leaving many dead.

Nine Killed, Scores Injured in Turkey
Train Crash

Nine Killed, Scores Injured in Turkey
Train Crash 08/11/2004 01:53 PM
Reuters via Wired News Aug 11 2004 5:41PM GMT

Scores Killed in Attack on Refugee Camp
in Burundi

Scores Killed in Attack on Refugee Camp
in Burundi 08/14/2004 11:54 AM
Dozens of attackers raided a United Nations refugee camp in western Burundi, shooting and hacking to death at least 180 people, witnesses and officials said Saturday.

Russian Troops Pursue Chechen Rebels Who
Killed Scores

Russian Troops Pursue Chechen Rebels Who
Killed Scores 06/22/2004 12:18 PM
Thousands of troops poured into a region bordering Chechnya today chasing insurgents who attacked security buildings.

THAILAND: Surapong: Thailand playing
catch-up on e-government

THAILAND: Surapong: Thailand playing
catch-up on e-government 06/08/2004 06:13 AM
Asia Media Jun 8 2004 10:04AM GMT

MS to Thailand: Please don't go

MS to Thailand: Please don't go 02/10/2004 02:49 AM

Good article on CNET on how Microsoft is under pressure in the Asian market.

Microsoft has always maintained a 'one-price' policy, meaning Windows costs the same no matter where you go, regardless of local currency or economic conditions. This makes Microsoft products very expensive in some nations. Now, with more governments turning to open-source, Microsoft is striking a deal with the Thai government, and looking to do the same with others:

The "entry-level" version of Windows was created to allow Microsoft to participate in the Thailand ICT Ministry's program without adjusting its policy of charging the same price for Windows and Office no matter where in the world they are sold, Microsoft said Monday. The software was provided at a cost of 1,500 baht, or about $40, compared with the usual price of several hundred dollars.

So basically they're creating a crippled version of Office and Windows in order to stay competitive, so these governments are paying less, but also getting less. One wonders how long this strategy will work for them. Microsoft claims that Linux isn't a competitor, but with the number of user-friendly Linux distributions on the rise, free will become an increasingly tough price to beat, especially in countries where XP and Office will set you back the local equivalent of $3,000.

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US fugitive nabbed in Thailand (AFP)

US fugitive nabbed in Thailand (AFP) 04/02/2005 01:30 PM
AFP - An American fugitive wanted by the FBI for scamming internet investors out of millions of dollars has been captured at a coastal resort in Thailand, police said.

New bird flu cases hit Thailand

New bird flu cases hit Thailand 02/16/2004 10:40 AM
Bird flu reappears in eight Thai provinces, as a zoo leopard is confirmed to have died from the virus.

Transgender in Thailand, online.

Transgender in Thailand, online. 04/19/2004 09:45 AM
Following up on last week's post on the subject, BoingBoing reader Rachel writes:

The Thai word translated as "transvestite" or "shemale" is khatoey, also spelled katoey, kathoey and several other ways. The word doesn't really have the negative ring of those two English words. And, trust me, those English words do have a negative ring. Call any TS woman in the US a "shemale" and she'll be deeply insulted 98% of the time. Very few crossdressers in the US like the term "transvestite". If you're looking for an English word to describe these women, "transsexual" is probably closest; "pre-op transsexual" or "non-op transsexual" is possibly more accurate, though contentious.

Probably the best site around to actually get to know the khatoey is Andrew Matzner's Transgender in Thailand site . I also recommend looking at my site for a more general view of transgender life in Asia. You might also read my journal about getting SRS in Thailand.

I think that the site you linked to -- Alcazar's -- is primarily a club in Pattaya. The contest is quite glamorous and highly-esteemed, but that is because Alcazar's itself is the most famous kathoey cabaret in Thailand. I think that the contest is primarily a promotion for the club; it isn't so much about Hollywood dreams as it is about helping secure Alcazar's place in the drag universe. Finally, a plea: I hope that you are interested in the khatoey women as people, not as sex objects; your entry on BoingBoing seems to indicate that you are curious about their roles in society and how society views them, not in prodding them with a virtual stick as so many others have. If you are in fact approaching them with respect, then you have my heartfelt thanks.

Link. Photo: Thai kickboxer-turned-beauty-queen Nong Tum, whose life story is now a movie. Link.

Thailand resorts hit by floods

Thailand resorts hit by floods 12/26/2004 08:32 AM
At least 100 people died in Thailand after a tidal wave triggered by an earthquake hit the country's western coast.

US fugitive nabbed in Thailand

US fugitive nabbed in Thailand 04/02/2005 04:12 PM
Techzonez Apr 2 2005 7:42PM GMT

Thailand to get slimmed-down Windows

Thailand to get slimmed-down Windows 06/24/2004 11:37 AM
CNET Jun 24 2004 3:42PM GMT

Thailand and Australia eye trade

Thailand and Australia eye trade 07/04/2004 11:25 PM
The Thai PM travels to Canberra to sign a trade agreement which could generate billions of dollars.

Family fears for Thailand tourist

Family fears for Thailand tourist 01/04/2005 02:49 PM
Relatives of a south Wales man holidaying in Thailand hope for news, though he has not been in touch since Christmas Day.

on a boat in Thailand when the tsunami
struck

on a boat in Thailand when the tsunami
struck 12/27/2004 07:20 PM
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Elephants Help Clear Debris in Thailand
(AP)

Elephants Help Clear Debris in Thailand
(AP) 01/03/2005 09:55 AM
AP - A year ago, they were filming battle scenes for the movie "Alexander." Now six elephants are pitching in to help with the massive cleanup from the tsunami that devastated many of Thailand's prime tourist destinations.

UK couple shot dead in Thailand

UK couple shot dead in Thailand 09/09/2004 09:04 AM
A British couple are killed by a gunman who opened fire in a restaurant in Thailand.
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