Stories about Bhutan from May, 2011
Bhutan: Perspectives From The Villages
Bhutanese blog Whatever Matters provides some perspectives from the villages on some contemporary issues of Bhutan including the wedding of the Bhutanese King and the controversial tobacco control act.
Bhutan: Facebook Poll Suggesting Discussion Topic In National Assembly
The leader of the Opposition in the Bhutanese National Assembly Mr. Tshering Tobgay asked his Facebook followers to participate in a poll to decide “What the National Assembly should discuss...
Bhutan: Another Royal Wedding
Bhutanese Member of Parliament Sangay Khandu informs in a blog post about the royal address of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (31), in which he declared his wedding...
Bhutan: Why The High Tourist Fee?
Bridge To Bhutan explains the reason behind Bhutan’s unique and long-standing system of requiring tourists to spend at least $200 a day.
Bhutan: Footwear Care
Tshering Tobgay highlights an young Bhutanese entrepreneur who after spending some jobless years became successful setting up a business to launder and refurbish traditional Bhutanese footwear.
