Monthly Archives: January, 2007
Customs at Customs
Those who live or have been to Burma may relate to my experience at Yangon’s airport. As many know, Mingaladon International Airport is not the most advanced airport, a major … Continue reading
Ponna Yi Ka
Part 1 of 20, Ponna Yi Ka (rest available here) I watched a Burmese movie named Ponna Yi Ka (Pali for Ponna yeik, or “white lotus”) today on Youtube. The … Continue reading
Food from Burma
My aunt and uncle returned from Burma today, bringing with them pounds and pounds of Burmese delectables from friends and relatives living in Burma. My mother got her share of … Continue reading
“The Lady” is a tax evader
Aung San Suu Kyi speaks at a rally in Arakan State According to the Burmese government, Aung San Suu Kyi is a tax evader. The state-run newspaper The New Light … Continue reading
Condemning the UNSC resolution, updated
The New Light of Myanmar has published 17 articles 25 articles 36 articles of Burmese organizations condemning the UN Security Council resolution on Burma since the resolution was vetoed last … Continue reading
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. at far right, with his family Today, January 15, marks the birth date of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., who would be 78 today, … Continue reading
Burmese government responds to UN Security Council veto
The New Light of Myanmar‘s typically propagandist and lengthy article “Myanmar’s affairs internal affairs and it does not pose any threat to regional and international peace and security–Attempt of US … Continue reading
7-step roadmap to democracy
The now-imprisoned former PM Khin Nyunt conceived the idea of the “roadmap to democracy” in 2003. Yet little progress has been made–only 1 of the 7 steps has been completed. … Continue reading
ASEAN to establish free-trade zone by 2015
Graphic created by me. Shows countries in ASEAN against ASEAN background. Yet another optimistic headline. According to the Associated Press, ASEAN hopes to establish a free-trade zone among its member … Continue reading
Myanmar or Burma
Left: Modernizing the capital, Right: Preserving colonial relics The question often arises on whether Myanmar or Burma should be used. The military government, in 1989, after staging a coup d’état, … Continue reading
UN Resolution on Burma rejected
I am back, for the weekend at least. According to news released a few minutes ago, UN Security Council members China and Russia have vetoed a U.S.-drafted resolution demanding an … Continue reading
Cultural innuendos
I was on the Los Angeles Times website when I discovered a photograph labeled “Foot wearing prohibited” in the “My Best Shot” campaign, in which readers send their photos to … Continue reading
