Burma (Myanmar): 1 Million Displaced, as Many as 100,000 Killed by Cyclone Nargis

By Larry Habegger | May 8th, 2008 |

Unless on a humanitarian mission with an official aid organization, now is not the time to go to Burma after the devastation wrought by Cyclone Nargis. Asia’s worst storm since... [Read this entry]

Cambodia and Thailand: One Visa Good for Both Countries

By Larry Habegger | December 19th, 2007 |

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Foreign ministers from both countries signed an agreement Dec. 17 to allow foreign tourists to enter either country on a single visa. The move is an effort to streamline tourism... [Read this entry]

Burma (Myanmar): Junta Cracks Down on Monks, Protesters

By Larry Habegger | September 26th, 2007 |

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Nine days of peaceful protests led by monks against the military junta that controls the government were met with truncheons, tear gas and some live ammunition Sept. 26. One monk... [Read this entry]

Pacific Rim: Taiwan Earthquake Damages Undersea Cables

By Larry Habegger | January 3rd, 2007 |

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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Taiwan Dec. 26 and damaged undersea telecommunications cables, affecting internet, banking and telephone services around the Pacific Rim. Much of the service has been... [Read this entry]

Thailand and Burma: Flooding to Continue

By Larry Habegger | October 17th, 2006 |

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Floods that began in August have hit central and northern Thailand hard, killing 44 and affecting some two million people in 46 provinces. The floods are unlikely to abate before... [Read this entry]

Burma

By Larry Habegger | May 24th, 2005 |

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Two recent incidents that differed dramatically from incidents in the past have raised concerns among U.S. State Department officials that Burma may be facing a new wave of attacks in... [Read this entry]

South and Southeast Asia

By Larry Habegger | January 18th, 2005 |

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Areas devastated by the tsunami are recovering at different paces, with Aceh province in Indonesia’s Sumatra the hardest hit and farthest from any semblance of normalcy. Many other areas, however... [Read this entry]

South and Southeast Asia

By Larry Habegger | January 4th, 2005 |

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As the relief effort for areas hit by the tsunami builds momentum, Thai officials are implementing an early warning system that will alert citizens to future tsunami dangers, allowing evacuations... [Read this entry]

South and Southeast Asia

By Larry Habegger | December 27th, 2004 |

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The tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake off the coast of Sumatra caused devastation throughout both regions and will have an impact on travel and tourism in coastal areas of... [Read this entry]

Burma

By Larry Habegger | March 3rd, 2004 |

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The government is running trials for an online visa service at www.visa.gov.mm where travelers can submit applications and track the approval process. These visas can be used only at Rangoon... [Read this entry]

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