A Worldfocus contributing blogger based in Bangkok describes her encounter with Karen refugees on the Thai-Myanmar border. In the wake of Myanmar army attacks on ethnic Karen rebels, thousands of Karen refugees have fled to Thailand and some half a million others are displaced within Myanmar.
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Perspectives
August 13, 2009
Ethnic Karen from Myanmar take refuge in makeshift villages
Perspectives
May 11, 2009
Thailand’s Skytrain rides high; sets example for Asian transit
Thailand's Skytrain opened in 1999, in an effort to relieve the country's crowded roads and frequent traffic jams. A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes that despite continued economic and political troubles, Thailand has worked to improve infrastructure and its mass transit system sets an example for neighboring Asian countries.
Perspectives
April 8, 2009
Déjà vu as Thai protesters demand govt’s resignation
In a scene that might appear to be déjà vu in politically-unstable Thailand, thousands of protesters massed in Bangkok Wednesday demanding the government's resignation. A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about the reasons for the current protests.
Signature Video
December 18, 2008
Thailand’s “Mr. Condom” battles AIDS
In Thailand, AIDS remains a leading cause of death despite significant successes against the disease.
Blogwatch / Video
December 4, 2008
Muslim insurgency simmers in southern Thailand
Beyond the recent turmoil in Bangkok, a violent Muslim insurgency has emerged in Thailand's south.
Audio
November 25, 2008
Violent Thai protests shut down airport
Patrick Winn of GlobalPost discusses the battle between supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat's pro-Western government.
Blogwatch / Audio
October 7, 2008
Thai protests intensify political divide
Police used tear gas against thousands of protesters who attempted to blockade the Thai parliament.
