About Burma

Burma Background Information
Burma, Union of Myanmar, is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. The country achieved independence from the United Kingdom on 4 January 1948, as the “Union of Burma.”

2 Thai Soldiers Wounded by Land Mine near Cambodia

BANGKOK — Land mine explosions wounded two Thai soldiers Monday near the border with Cambodia, army officials said, three days after both sides exchanged gunfire near a disputed 11th century temple.

Asian and European Markets Plunge as Bailouts in US

LONDON — Asian and European stock markets plunged Monday as government bank bailouts in the US and Europe failed to alleviate fears that the global financial crisis would depress world economic growth.

Asian and European Markets Plunge as Bailouts in US

LONDON — Asian and European stock markets plunged Monday as government bank bailouts in the US and Europe failed to alleviate fears that the global financial crisis would depress world economic growth.

Border Security Tight after DKBA Attack Thai Village

Thai villagers in Mae Klong Khee in Tak Province in Umphang District are afraid to return to their homes after a breakaway Karen rebel group, the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), attacked their village on Saturday.

Detained Activists Protest against Trial Conditions

Detained members of the 88 Generation Students Group will refuse to cooperate with the court at their trial unless family members are allowed to attend, their lawyers have announced.