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The visitor to Myanmar - despite all the adverse publicity about its military rulers -will find a nation of gentle folk, awe-inspiring sights and great natural beauty

Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy says that tourists should stay away from Burma/|Myanmar. What is there to attract visitors.

What are the main reasons that Burma (Myanmar) has become China's main ally in Southeast Asia and

Burma's government hamper relief effort as aid agencies wait for entry visas. World Food Programme dismayed by junta's reluctance to allow its logisticians into Burma.

On May 2, 2008, tropical cyclone Nargis made landfall on Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, and it was the worst natural disaster recorded in the history of the country.

The Burmese military junta is planning limited democracy elections - mostly to try to marginalise pro-democracy opposition figures. How will it work?

The ringleader behind the assassination of General Aung San was quickly tried and executed. But we'll probably never know the extent of British involvement.

It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.

Though the military junta in Myanmar has agreed to allow ten journalists into the trial of Suu Kyi, it is very doubtful that any real change to her position will result.

By victimizing the Burmese people, Myanmar's brutal military regime is stifling the nation's progress towards becoming a potential juggernaut of international trade.

The Burmese junta confiscate UN relief aid destined for victims of Cyclone Nargis to the dismay of Western Governments.

What is the impact of the discovery of oil and gas in Burma on international relationships with China and India?

Besides being a vehicle for the spread of Buddha's teachings, the sheer size, grandeur and architectural style of the Global Vipassana Pagoda attract visitors

In Thailand, the exotic adornments of the Padaung, or Kayan, tribe, whose women encase their necks in brass coils, make them vulnerable to human trafficking.

Subtitle: A Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge. This book delves into the world of the sometimes controversial scientist who died in Burma (Myanmar) studying snakes.

Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention.

Britain's Conservative leader calls for direct action in Burma

Knowledge of the use of child soldiers in Burma continues to result in reports of human rights abuses, but no action on the part of the international community.

Many of the most treasured saltwater aquarium species come from the Indo-Pacific, where people's lives have been destroyed by increasingly violent storms.

Lying between the continents of Asia and Australia, Southeast Asia is an area with a rich geography, a rich history, and a varied culture.

Newly discovered Irrawaddy River dolphin group, which shares habitat with endangered Ganges River dolphin, reduces the chance of extinction but species still faces risks.

The heavy weight of the brass rings doesn't stretch the neck, it compresses the body, and if they removed them the head would collapse. It all stems from a legend.

An unparalleled wilderness with over 250 species of birds and moths, 450 species of birds, plus barking deer, tapair, elephant, wild dog, monkeys, tigers, Asiatic leopard

Secretary General condemns Burma's rulers for playing politics with victims lives following Cyclone Nargis.

A quiet provincial capital, Ranong, Thailand is worth a visit to see everyday Thai life or while making a visa run to Burma.

Larkin argues that Orwell's "Burmese Days", "1984", and "Animal Farm" are political prophesy, based on his experiences in the Indian Imperial Police of Colonial Burma.

The tiny spoon-billed sandpiper, which is never more than seven kilometers from the sea, may disappear as coastal wetlands in its entire range are lost to development.

Crystal Cruises has announced details of its spectacular 2008 world cruise, a 108-day voyage from Los Angeles to Southampton, England on board Crystal Serenity

The peridot combines two minerals to create olivine, which occurs in various shades of green. The depth of its color depends upon the amount of iron present in the stone.

Burma's Bagan is an impressive architectural and historical site containing 2200 structures, illustrating the history and religious life of a former SE Asian kingdom.

Despite being ruled by a ruthless military dictatorship, Burma is a country that still manages to attract foreign investment and multinational corporations.

Sri Lanka's mix of lowland tropical climate and cool hill country temperatures makes for successful propagation of different varieties of stunning flowering plant species

The element chromium yields ruby's pink-to-red pigmentation. Found in crystal in metamorphic rock., its hardness of 9; only a diamond's 10 rating exceeds it s durability.

Sepak takraw is becoming very popular around the world.

The game can be a solo activity, group or team sport ; can be played outdoor or inddor ; develops flexibility, coordination and strength. Can't wait to get started?

After Mao Tse Tung's takeover of China, many of the Yunnanese migrated across the mountains into Thailand, where they and their descendents still live.

Everyone has heard of the giant panda bear. The San Diego Zoo plasters the animal's face all over its promotional materials. But how many have heard of the red panda?

Jail for two former footballers and six current players in Vietnam's national team, lifts the lid on another gambling scandal in the Vietnamese Republic.

What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change?

White-handed gibbons are threatened throughout their range in Southeast Asia but few people even know the species exists. Other gibbons may be facing extinction as well.

There are approximately 550,000 people in Thailand's Hill Tribes, but of the 20 or so tribes, the dominant ones are quite distinctive.

In total, Thailand and the U.S. grow 6% of the global rice harvest yet account for about 45% of worldwide rice exports.

Belief in reincarnation has always been popular among ancient cultures and new age believers. Now, scientists have evidence that could support belief of life after death.

Looking East: A Photographic Exhibition shows Steve McCurry's insights into the people and culture of Central and Southeast Asia, featuring his Afghan girl photo.

What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?

A visit to Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai still has the power to shock. Stand on the bridge and prepare to listen to the ghosts of 270,000 prisoners of war.

Will the impact of global climate change on Southeast Asia encourage governments to turn to nuclear energy?

Exotic adventure experiences hold their value for life. The only question is which 'trip of a lifetime' to go first.

Improvements in transportation links in the Greater Mekong Region, especially in Laos, have enhanced opportunities for labour migration and for human trafficking.

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is proposing to create a new transnational human rights organization. Can it really work?