Stories about Myanmar (Burma) from February, 2009
Myanmar: Three-year cyclone relief plan
According to The Irrawaddy, the Tripartite Core Group of Burma has a 3-year recovery and preparedness plan and will seek US $691 million to continue the Cyclone Nargis relief effort. Nargis hit Myanmar last May 2008 which killed and displaced hundreds of thousands in the country.
Thai gov't upset over Angelina Jolie comment on refugees
UN Goodwill Ambassador and American actress Angelina Jolie visited a refugee camp in Thailand. Her visit and comments about the state of refugees from Myanmar were criticized by Thailand’s government. What are the views of bloggers in Thailand?
Myanmar: Local beer products
Today in Myanmar writes that “Before 1988, beer is a rare commodity in Myanmar.” With the opening of the economy, locally-produced beer brands are now sold in hundreds of beer stations.
Trishaws: Myanmar's sidecars
Today in Myanmar writes about Trishaws, the “easiest and most convenient mode of transportation in Myanmar.”
Myanmar thrones
Today in Myanmar provides an historical account of various thrones used by Myanmar kings in the past
