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I'm Newley Purnell, a freelance journalist in Bangkok. My work has appeared in the New York Times, on AFP, ABC News Radio, ABCNews.com, and more. You can see some of my work or read more about me. I've been blogging since 2002. Here are some of my popular posts. You can also follow me on Twitter (I'm @newley) and subscribe to my RSS feed. My email address is newley at gmail dot com.

Nokia E71 review: notes after five months of use

A conversation about H1N1 with a Bangkok taxi driver

Thailand Twitter guide

Thailand protests end: five observations

My World Hum Q&A on Thailand protests and traveling here

Thailand protests: Video and images from yesterday’s demonstration

Video: Rickshaw ride in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Mobile phones in Bangladesh

The faces of Bangladesh

Audio Slide Show: Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Audio Slide Show: State of Emergency in Bangkok

Best Burger in Bangkok

Calling from Thailand to the US

The Asus Eee PC: 10 Things You Need to Know About the World’s Coolest Gadget

How to Use Skype: A Tutorial

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