Southeast Asia

Basic info about SE Asia

Thomas — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:35:19 GMT

Southeast Asia consists of the following nations: Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philipines, Myanmar, Brunei, and Singapore( Correct me if i miss on some countries). SE Asians look a little different than East Asians. Thruought history, this region was ruled by foreign powers such as G. Britain, France, and even China. Their influences are seen throught the region. For example, in Vietnam was under Chinese, French, and then the U.S. influences. As a result, their ...

A small joke from Joseph

joseph — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:27:24 GMT

So, since we are talking about yellow fever, here, without cheating, please tell me a bit more about this disease (mode of transmission, vectors, the bug that cause the disease,etc); I know that it's difficult for you to know about it, but try to say as much as possible, he he! And no cheating, please!

What would you like to know about Southeast Asia?

Thomas — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:30:41 GMT

I don't know what to write. So give me some things you like to find out about SE Asia and I'll try to answer them.

Did you know?

Thomas — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:53:18 GMT

Vietnam is the world's leading exporter of cashews and second largest exporter of rice and coffee. Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups. The largest group (Kinh) makes up about 88% of the total population. The currency of Vietnam is called the "dong". Nguyen is the most popular surname in Vietnam. English is the second most popular language in Vietnam. According to legend, Vietnamese are decended from the king of the underwater kingdom and a fairy from the ...

Some Vietnamese Superstitions

Thomas — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:26:39 GMT

There are many but I found a few right off a website: Here they are: Superstitions There are numerous taboos on all aspects of life in Vietnam, just as we have our omens of bad luck such as walking under a ladder. A few of them are as follows: Don�t express lavish admiration for a new baby, because the devils might hear you and steal the child because of his desirability. When going somewhere on business, avoid seeing a woman first. If you do see a woman first ...

Something happened at my school and really bother me...

Thomas — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:56:15 GMT

Well, in English class today, I was with this guy and this girl and we each had to read our essay out loud. The girl happens to be a lesbian and she wrote she kissed her friend Emily. The girl later went out, and the guy started laughing and talked to the guys around about it and and they were all laughing. It was really mean.

Well, that's my story for the day. Should I let the girl know about it or not?

Vietnamese guys and gals Jrock style....Hot!!!

Thomas — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:51:47 GMT

Some Vietnamese guys and gals that are into Jrock style...They are singing in Vietnamese with some English in the first vid. The second is Vietnamese with some Korean or Japanese, I can't tell. There may be some bad words so sorry in advance...