The Democratic Voice of Burma is carrying a short report that quotes Nitya Pibulsonggram, Thailand’s junta appointed foreign minister. The DVB can, I should note in passing, often be counted on for provocative and informative commentary on a huge range of matters.
In response to questions about encouraging democracy in Burma, Nitya reportedly said:
“Burma is next door to us, we [...]
Junta to junta, heart to heart
October 13th, 2006 by Nicholas Farrelly · 3 Comments
New role for Mekong River Commission
October 13th, 2006 by Andrew Walker · 1 Comment
From yesterday’s Bangkok Post:
Mekong Commission reassesses role
Stretching 4,800 kilometers from the Tibetan plateau to the South China Sea, the Mekong River helps meet the daily water and food demands of over 60 million people. But the effort to both safeguard the river’s ecosystem and tap its economic potential is controversial.
Tags: The Mekong
Diversity economy
October 13th, 2006 by Andrew Walker · 4 Comments
Apologies for irregular posts and not responding to some of the useful, critical and informative comments made by New Mandala readers. I am travelling in England at the moment and don’t have a lot of time for blogging. I will be returning to Australia in about 10 days and will have more time then to [...]
Tags: Thailand