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Myanmar (Burma) forum: Mingalabar Myanmar (Part 4) This was a rather different trip to those previous – with a return looking primarily at possible business opportunities north of Mandalay and some personal ‘activities’ – neither of which I want to discuss. However I will make a few comments to keep...
Myanmar (Burma) forum: And.... BBC News - David Cameron calls for Burma sanctions to be suspended Does this not offer huge potential? For instance like when the Berlin wall fell (obviously on a slightly smaller scale) opening up vast opportunities for people to go and do business. I think it would be pretty cool...
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Chiang Mai/Phuket based member heading up to Burma for a couple of weeks. Into culture, nature, trecking, fishing, scuba, sailing, beaches. Dont drink but enjoy bars clubs "etc". Travelling alone Have read all the previous threads but would welcome any further thoughts, advice or caveats .
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Could see the flood gates really open soon ... going to be a very interesting few weeks ahead ... http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/world/asia/myanmar-elections.html
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Mingalabar Myanma (Part 3) Money: Kyat – exchange rate USD 1 = 815 Kyat. Two years on from my first trip the Kyat has strengthened 20% and set to gain further (it got to 690 in Nov 2011). Next month is likely to see the Kyat undergo a managed float with $1 = 800 Kyat being muted...
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Source: Irrawaddy
Myanmar (Burma) forum: BBC - Travel - A new dawn in Burma : Adventure
Myanmar (Burma) forum: The last foreign publisher in Burma? | Inside Story
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Thailand are you seeing this....... Nation
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Better go before the rush ... Burma: A new dawn - Telegraph
Myanmar (Burma) forum: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/07/world/asia/united-states-aims-to-encourage-change-in-myanmar.html?_r=1&ref=myanmar Burma's rulers play the numbers game to win international approval | World news | The Guardian Burma's political prisoners
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Source: Irrawaddy After Yangon's clampdown last month, things dont look to be easing up any time soon.
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Interactive Myanmar Map | Programs | The Stimson Center | Pragmatic Steps for Global Security map exploring the overlap of minority populations and economic infrastructure development in Myanmar (Burma) - click on the names on map
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Transcript : http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/rmhttp/radio4/transcripts/2011_reith1.pdf Audio: BBC iPlayer - The Reith Lectures: Securing Freedom: 2011: Aung San Suu Kyi: Liberty
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Burma Sanctions Debate Intensifies http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=20895
Myanmar (Burma) forum: I just watched Burma Soldier. It's about a guy who joined the Burmese military and lost his arm and leg. He then went on to become a political activist and served 15 yrs in prison. He tells his and Burma's story through raw footage and Colin Farrel also narrates. I recommend it.
Myanmar (Burma) forum: A book by George Orwell. A good read IMO... Its depressing, not one nice character in the whole book really... Still, its Orwell telling it how it was and as he seen it.
Myanmar (Burma) forum: The Saturday interview: Aung San Suu Kyi | World news | The Guardian
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Can't see this ending well for the returnees.
Myanmar (Burma) forum: FIFA and Burma: the beautiful game | beyondbrics | News and views on emerging markets from the Financial Times It’s a match to conjure with: FIFA president Sepp Blatter and the Burmese generals. An unaccountable regime, long dogged by allegations of corruption, mismanagement of resources, and...
Myanmar (Burma) forum: I spoke today with K. Praneet at P&P Travel, Thapae Rd, Chiang Mai and she told me that VoA for Myanmar is available again at 2,500 Baht/application. Further she added that this fee is not refundable if VoA is not approved and the system is not fully functioning yet as before ... there is a more...
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Looking west (or north) | Political Prisoners in Thailand
Myanmar (Burma) forum: interesting Myanmar :: Laos Motorcycle Tours
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Funny 8 months after I started Myanmar I thread - here I am with Myanmar II. Mingalabar! Finalised exploration plans of the northern delights of Burma in November. Again taking the Bagan Air flight from Chiang Mai to Yangon (6000 Bt) - kicking off there and going to work my way up to...
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Reflections on Myanmar (Burma) The more I travelled through Myanmar the more I felt compelled to try and learn and comprehend. Before I left Myanmar in March a friend had asked me to get Twilight Over Burma: My Life as a Shan Princess by Inge Sargent . An insight into the period when...
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Just announced: FT.com / Asia-Pacific - Burma sets date for elections (Shitty timing possibly). Suppose this thread for political rumblings if needed - personally hope it goes smoothly and the population at large dont suffer - beyond that I'll stay well away from political discussion.
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Burmese opposition drops longtime tourism boycott | The Australian get there before it becomes pattaya ;)
Myanmar (Burma) forum: 'Far eastern Dunkirk' led by elephants is revealed on film after 70 years | World news | The Guardian
Myanmar (Burma) forum: Guys, Only second post on this forum; but as I used it for some tips for my recent Myanmar trip I felt it would be appropriate to share my experiences of a five night stay in Myanmar. I had initally intended to get the Visa on Arrival (VOA) but due to the change in the rules as from 1st Sept -...
Myanmar (Burma) forum: I am a regular visitor to phuket and I will be taking a flight to Yangon to visit the temple....only a couple of days.....anybody out there have any advice on where to go for a bit of night life/action/nightclubs etc...I have read on one or two forums that entertainment is pretty sparse.....all...
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