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57Elephant Bill and his Elephant Corps in World War II
The elephant has been put to varied uses in India. It has been used a beast of burden, an instrument of war and as a temple mascot to lead prayers. Perhaps one of the reasons was the abundance of the elephant in India. It is estimated that at one...
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66Holidays to Burma - Top Tips
It’s been a country in a state of incredible transition while the world watched on to see what would happen, but holidays to Burma are seeing a huge increase in popularity. For so long this country has been seen as an example of a state that...
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90Thailand Highlights
Thailand is a mystical country with its people arguebly amongst the most hospitable on the globe. As well as its many temples, it is a shoppers paradise and offers visitors a truly cultural experience.
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60Myanmar Connect
The purpose I want for this site is to; (Myanmarconnect.com) Be the platform for connecting people to people. Myanmar citizens who are out there in foreign countries can connect with each other through this platform by way of blogging, listing...
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68Butterfly Houses in Burma: Architecture as a Force For Good
Is it possible for architecture to be a force for good in the world? According to the Norwegian architecture firm TYIN, the answer is yes: not only can architecture be used for altruistic purposes, but it should be. TYIN puts their money where...
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69Temples of Tachileik, Burma
A photo gallery of some striking Buddhist temples in Tachileik, Burma (Myanmar)
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63The Land of 2,200 Temples
Fly to Bangkok,Thailand, fly or bus to Bagan via Yangon. Where is Bagan? Bagan is in Burma, now known as Myanmar and until recently off limits to most Westerners. If you travel there take cash, it is not a credit card economy and the US dollar is...
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74Thailand's Karen Long Neck Hill Tribe People
Native to the hills of Northern Thailand, and across the border in Burma, the Karen Padaung are famous for the women of the tribe wearing neck rings from a young age, resulting in the stretching of their neck as they grow older. They are more...
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60Thoughts On A Few Things of Importance: Burma/Myanmar
Often characterized as "the Irish of Asia" the Burmese people have had a long struggle for their true democratic independence. World War II saw them first placing their hopes on the Japanese, then the British and Americans, then on themselves, and now on world public opinion. The free election this April is likely to have a restrictive outcome. Here's why.
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72China relationship with southeast asia nations is now growing heavily
China will soon replace USA as the next new global superpower in the world stage. This hub will provide you with some simple information on the relationship between China and the southeast asia nations in a really simple to understand English
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