2008

Images — by admin — last modified 2008-01-05 06:04

 

Revered Shan monk prays for Burma’s generals — by admin — last modified 2008-01-08 07:19

“I pray for the well-being of the people of Shan State and Burma as well as the country’s rulers,” Krubar Boonchoom Nyanasangvaro told thousands of his devout worshipers coming from Burma, Yunnan, Laos and Thailand in Maesai on 4 January, a day before his 43rd birthday.

Thailand ready to reopen closed border checkpoint — by admin — last modified 2008-01-11 06:43

Thailand is ready to reopen the Kiu Pha Wok checkpoint between Burma’s Mongton and Chiang Mai, closed since 2002, according to the Thai-language The Manager Online.

Shan community in Chiang Mai mourns for the late Princess — by admin — last modified 2008-01-17 06:17

Yesterday, Shan community in Chiang Mai led by the Shan Literature and Cultural Committee, Chiang Mai (SLCC) organized a 15 days of mourning for the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana.

Burma announces ban on cars with Chinese license plates — by admin — last modified 2008-01-22 07:52

On January 15, at 9:00 am, a Burma official issued a statement banning on Chinese vehicles from stopping overnight in Muse, at the Sino-Burma border in Northern Shan State.

The Moon Princess: Another book on Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-01-02 06:52

This is one of the books that just reached my eager hands and I can’t wait to tell you about it though I have just gone through only a few pages of it.

Border opening a one-sided love affair — by admin — last modified 2008-01-31 08:47

Hundreds of Thai entrepreneurs who turned up at the opening ceremony of the Kiu Phawok border pass between Chiangmai and Burma’s Mongton this morning amid the unexpected downpour were disappointed when the other side of the border remained empty of humanity.

Novices killed by two mysterious cutthroats — by admin — last modified 2008-02-04 06:35

Two mysterious men sliced off two novices’ throats without apparent reason in Kunhing, Southern Shan State, according to SHAN reporter on the border.

Murder by Proxy: The Story of Fake Artesunate — by admin — last modified 2008-02-09 08:15

Saw James felt unwell, with sudden onset of high fevers and shivering, despite the tropical heat of eastern Burma. By the time he reached the nearest clinic, a days walk away, his friend was half-dragging him.

The memory of great leaders will remain fresh — by admin — last modified 2008-02-19 06:24

On Valentines' day, 14th February at about 5 pm, while I was working on the computer, the phone rang. "Did mother call you?" my older sister who lives in the refugee camp asked me. She sounded like something is wrong. "No, she didn't, what happened?" I asked.

Like father, like son: Some aspects of a disabled refugee — by admin — last modified 2008-02-19 06:27

“I am not shy having a disabled father, but I am worried for him. With the disability, struggling for a life is so difficult and rough,” said a little boy, who looked deeply sad. So was I, with tears gathering in my eyes, I could not continue our conversation.

2 die from fire at Market in Mandalay — by admin — last modified 2008-02-25 08:43

This morning at about 8:00 am, a fire in Yadanabon market in Mandalay, the second largest capital city of Burma broke out and causing at least 2 dead according to a source in Mandalay.

Fire razes 13 houses, kills one — by admin — last modified 2008-02-28 01:52

Fire broke out in Kengtung, Eastern Shan State, 160 Km north of the Thai-Burma border, where 13 houses were destroyed and a local was killed, according to S.H.A.N sources from the border.

Border pass remains closed — by admin — last modified 2008-03-01 12:18

A month after the unilateral reopening of the Kiu Pha Wok border pass between Burma’s Mongton and Thailand’s Chiangmai, the Burmese side has yet to reciprocate, say sources from the border.

Funeral in Bangkok — by admin — last modified 2008-03-02 05:22

Sao Lern aka John Hpa, 61, passed away at Bangkok’s Bamrungrat Hospital last night, 29 February at 22:00. He had been suffering from lung cancer, according to one of the organizers of his funeral.

Breaking News: Singer Htee Hseng passes away — by admin — last modified 2008-03-10 07:16

Popular Shan singer Sai Htee Hseng, 58, who exploded into prominence by singing songs composed by Sai Kham Lek, in the early 1970’s, passed way at 07:50 at his home in Kyaukmyaung, Rangoon. He had been reportedly suffering from weak lungs.

Sai Htee Hseng: Singer who engaged in dialogue — by admin — last modified 2008-03-10 07:22

Sai Htee Hseng, who passed away this morning at his home in Rangoon, is “an example of Shan artists who, instead of drawing boundaries that are inclusive and exclusive, engage in dialogue with those of Burmese representations,” according to Amporn Jirattikorn, Ph.D Candidate from the University of Texas, at the Shan Buddhism and Culture Conference, held in London, 8-9 December 2007.

SSA former leader dies from hypertension — by admin — last modified 2008-03-24 11:21

A former leader of Shan State Army – North yesterday died from high blood pressure in Ruili, Yunnna, reports Shan Herald reporter Hawkeye, better known as U Sein Kyi.

Lawyer vows to fight for disabled migrant’s rights to the end — by admin — last modified 2008-04-11 11:13

A Thai legal counsel who is handling the case for three migrant workers, one of whom was paralysed in December 2006 while working at a hotel construction site in Chiangmai, declares today he hopes his lawsuit ends successfully at the local administrative court as he is ready to take the matter not only to the supreme law court in Thailand but also to the international arena.

Another former ceasefire commander passes away — by admin — last modified 2008-04-18 05:46

On 13 April, a former brigade commander of Shan State National Army (SSNA) died from high blood pressure in Lashio, northern Shan State according to local sources.

Wa Christians mark centennial — by admin — last modified 2008-04-21 09:53

The 100th year ceremony to mark coming of Christ was held for three days, 16-18 April, in Kengtung, the capital of Shan State East, according to Lahu and Shan sources returning to the border.

Authorities have no time for trifles like buffalo killing disease — by admin — last modified 2008-04-26 06:14

More than 200 water buffaloes, used for plowing fields and pulling vehicles, have dropped dead since Songkran after suffering a hitherto unheard off “stand still” disease, in Shan State East, yet authorities are taking no notice of it let alone taking serious steps to deal with it, according to a reliable source coming to the border.

SSA guarantees visiting PM’s safety — by admin — last modified 2008-04-29 09:47

Shan State Army (SSA) leader Col Yawd Serk has given firm assurance to Thai authorities that Prime Minister Thein Sein, who is on a 3-day visit to the kingdom starting today, has nothing to worry when he comes up to northern Thailand that shares a border with his domain, Burma’s Shan State.

Death of Shan Herald chief’s namesake causes a stir — by admin — last modified 2008-04-30 06:53

News of the unexpected death on Sunday, 27 April, of a former resistance fighter, who shared the same first name with SHAN’s editor in chief Khuensai Jaiyen, had caused a brief commotion among the Shan community in Chiangmai.

Visiting junta PM’s destination off-limits to the media — by admin — last modified 2008-04-30 11:05

Maximum security has been “bestowed” to Prime Minister Thein Sein and his entourage, who are on a 3-day visit to the kingdom, and the media has been barred from traveling to Doi Tung in Chiangrai, where he is expected to arrive tomorrow.

Migrant reps join May Day parade — by admin — last modified 2008-05-01 09:33

40 representatives from migrant work sites in Chiangmai were invited to join forces with the May Day march held in Lamphun, 30 km south of Chiangmai, this morning, according to sources returning from the event.

Workers call for rights on May Day — by admin — last modified 2008-05-02 09:53

About 600 workers including 40 representatives from migrant work sites in Chiangmai have drawn attention to their rights yesterday, at May Day ceremony held in Lamphun, 30 km south of Chiangmai.

Burma News International Press Conference — by admin — last modified 2008-05-05 09:02

Release of Nation-wide Opinion Poll of Burmese Voters on the Burmese Referendum

Mandalay- Taungyi buses robbed — by admin — last modified 2008-05-08 06:51

Buses bound for Taunggyi, Shan State capital, from Mandalay were robbed by a band of about 10 gunmen in camouflage with expensive weapons and passengers lost large amount of money, jewelries and mobile phones, according to a source from Southern Shan State.

Conning to conquer — by admin — last modified 2008-05-08 07:28

 

Elected Shan leader’s house damaged — by admin — last modified 2008-05-12 05:04

The roofs of the house of Khun Tun Oo, elected in 1990 and sentenced to 93 years in prison in 2005, at 9th Mile Shan village, Rangoon, were blown away during the cyclonic storm that hit southern Burma on 2-3 May, reported sources from Rangoon.

Invitation: Donations for Nargis victims — by admin — last modified 2008-05-14 10:28

Having learned that tens of thousands of Shans are among the victims of Cyclone Nargis which struck the coastal regions of Burma on 2-3 May 2008, Shan (Thai Yai) residents in northern Thailand are organizing a direct aid programme for them.

Overseas Shans call for donation to Shan residents in Rangoon division — by admin — last modified 2008-05-20 03:26

Overseas Shans are organizing a direct aid program for thousands of Shan residents in Rangoon division who are among the victims of Cyclone Nargis that hit southern Burma on 2-3 May, according to sources.

New jet plane for donations lands in border city — by admin — last modified 2008-05-20 05:32

For the first time in almost ten years state-owned Myanmar Airways has replaced the old propellers with a new jetliner ATR 72, reported sources from Tachilek, opposite Maesai.

Burma’s junta criticized in Friends of Burma Festival — by admin — last modified 2008-05-21 11:29

On 20 May, at 15:00 to 22:00, thousands of people from different organizations, collectively calling themselves as "Friends of Burma" celebrated a fund raising festival for victims of Cyclone Nargis in Burma and talked about the future of those, at the Convention Center, Chiangmai University, Chiangmai, northern Thailand.

Junta soldiers arrested in China — by admin — last modified 2008-05-22 12:56

Soldiers guarding villages in Namkham township, northern Shan State were recently caught by Chinese authorities inside Chinese territory, according to sources.

Disabled migrant’s petition thrown out by local court — by admin — last modified 2008-05-27 07:17

Petition last month by a female migrant worker, who was paralyzed in 2006 while working at a hotel construction site in Chiangmai, for equal compensation was rejected by the Chiangmai Administrative Court, according to a statement released today by the Bangkok-based Human Rights and Development Foundation (HRDF) led by well-known Thai activist Somchai Homla-or.

Senior General praised for “profound wisdom” — by admin — last modified 2008-05-29 03:39

A Kadaw Bwe (offertory) was recently held in Burma’s new capital in honor of Senior General Than Shwe for his “foresight” in moving there in 2005 from the now cyclone-ravaged Rangoon, according to a reliable government source.

Burma reconnects electricity from Thailand — by admin — last modified 2008-06-02 03:43

Authorities of Electric Power Cooperation (EPC) have quietly returned to using Thai electricity at Tachilek township on the Thai-Burma border, cut off since 2002, according to local sources.

SSA denies killing civilians — by admin — last modified 2008-06-03 09:12

Shan State Army (SSA) leader Col Yawdserk issued a statement yesterday in Shan with a firm rebuttal that the group had hacked to death 8 civilians in southern Shan State on 28 May.

Late monk’s prophecy says the generals’ days are numbered — by admin — last modified 2008-06-05 05:37

People in lower Burma made desperate by recent upheavals, namely, the September Saffron Revolution and Cyclone Nargis, are taking comfort in the three-point divination by a respected abbot made a few months ago before his death.

Air Mandalay stops Thailand flights — by admin — last modified 2008-06-09 09:34

Air Mandalay has temporarily stopped its Thailand flights due to fewer passengers and tourists coming to Burma after Cyclone Nagis hit southern Burma on 2-3 May, according to a regular traveler.

Famous Shan abbot passes away — by admin — last modified 2008-07-09 05:00

Most Venerable Bhaddanta Aggamahapantita Nyanasambhara, 84, of Wat Pitaka at the historic town of Panglong, passed away last evening at 07:13 (Burma Standard Time) at the Taunggyi hospital.

Junta officials, two teak traders killed over unequal division of loot — by admin — last modified 2008-07-17 08:28

Two junta officials and two Chinese teak traders from Taunggyi were killed by each other in Kholam, Namzang township, after quarreling over the division of the proceeds from teak trading, according to SHAN sources.

Junta private arrested for bank-burglary — by admin — last modified 2008-07-17 10:05

A junta private who providing security for Myanmar Economic Bank in Mongyai, northern Shan State was arrested for burglary, according to SHAN sources.

Chiangmai Shans mark Martyrs Day — by admin — last modified 2008-07-21 04:48

For the second consecutive year, young Shans in Chiangmai came together yesterday, 20 July, a day later than the official Martyrs Day, to mark the fatal shooting that shook Burma in 1947.

China tightens border security — by admin — last modified 2008-07-30 10:56

Thanks to the Beijing Olympics which is kicking off on 8 August, the Sino-Burma border though not close is unusually tight, according to sources.

Breaking News: Junta commanders visit Chiangrai — by admin — last modified 2008-08-06 09:19

Commanders of the military regions bordering Thailand have arrived this morning in Chiangrai to hold the Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting with their Thai counterparts, according to Thai security sources.

Junta commander: Thailand violating Burmese sovereignty — by admin — last modified 2008-08-19 05:43

In a public speech given to the local officials and people yesterday at a location in Shan State’s Mongton township, opposite Chiangmai, the Burma Army commander of the Triangle Region Command had charged Thailand of “violating the territorial integrity” of Burma, according to sources on the border.

SSA-N leader denied eye treatment — by admin — last modified 2008-08-31 03:02

The leader of the Shan State Army (SSA) North and Chairman of the Shan State Peace Council, Maj-Gen Hso Ten, who had received 106 year jail sentences on 3 November 2005 along with other elected Shan leaders, has been suffering from eye problem, but he was denied eye check, according to the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), the party that won the 1990 elections in Shan state.

Ceasefire leader’s kin murdered — by admin — last modified 2008-09-23 09:21

A nephew of a Shan ceasefire leader in northern Shan State was killed by unknown perpetrator after returning from hanging out with a group of friends, but local authorities failed to find out the culprit, according to sources from northern Shan State.

Chula to hold Shan conference — by admin — last modified 2008-09-26 05:05

Thailand’s prestigious Chulalongkorn University is organizing the First International Conference on Shan Studies (ICSS) in the upcoming year, according to Chiangmai-based Shan Literature and Culture Society.

Shans show their true colors — by admin — last modified 2008-09-25 10:01

To the surprise of no one at the Shan Herald Agency for News (S.H.A.N.), the majority (60.5%) of the respondents to its readership poll conducted in July and August had chosen yellow, green and red, the colors of their state flag to be used for the cover of its monthly publication, according to the results.

Yawdserk warns Shans against meddling in Thai politics — by admin — last modified 2008-09-27 06:12

Shan State Army (SSA) South leader Col Yawdserk has issued a statement urging Shans living in Thailand to stay away from ongoing troubled Thai politics.

Weekend at Chiangmai’s Burmese temple — by admin — last modified 2008-11-07 04:26

I’ve been in and out of Thailand for more than 37 years now, that is more than half of my life. But this was the first time I had set foot inside its grounds.

SEAPA: Reason to celebrate — by admin — last modified 2008-11-10 08:57

It certainly has. Even Surin Pitsuwan, the new Asean chief, who was present at its birth on 8 November 1998 at Bangkok’s Dusit Hotel, conceded that he hadn’t expected the region’s one and only media union to have lasted this long.

Keng Tung-Taunggyi vehicles extorted of millions to repair road damages — by admin — last modified 2008-11-13 04:32

For many years, damaged roads between Keng Tung, eastern Shan State and Taunggyi, capital Shan State, are still being neglected by the junta to repair and trucks bound for Keng Tung-Taunggyi, were taxed to pay millions until now, according to sources.

Shan migrant workers: We won’t accept junta issued passports — by admin — last modified 2008-11-17 10:42

The Chiangmai based Workers Solidarity Association (WSA) will not accept new identifications called passport documents due to be offered by Burma’s ruling military junta, according to a senior member of the group.

No activities planned by exile groups during ASEAN Summit — by admin — last modified 2008-11-24 10:35

There will be no activities and campaigns undertaken by the exile groups including the anti-junta Shan State Army (SSA) during the 14th ASEAN Summit on 13-17 December in Chiangmai, according to several interviews made by SHAN.

Shan New Year to be graced by Chiangmai mayor — by admin — last modified 2008-11-25 06:15

The opening of the annual Shan New Year festival in Chiangmai on Thursday, 27 November, will be presided over by the Northern capital’s woman mayor Duentemduang na Chiangmai, according to its organizer.

Shans spinning multiple rings of web — by admin — last modified 2008-11-26 10:42

Within a decade, many Shan websites and blogs have been multiplying and distributing a large amount of information about Shan State in order to serve the Shan community in Burma and in exile as well as for Burma-watchers in the international community, according to a survey made by SHAN.

Migrant workers facing hardships under global financial turmoil — by admin — last modified 2008-12-03 10:24

Migrant workers who are struggling in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are facing many difficulties especially money hardship due to the global financial crisis.

New arrival refugees in Australia face second trauma — by admin — last modified 2008-12-05 04:21

Newly arrived refugees have been denied full welfare assistance by Centrelink - despite government legislative programs which outline assistance for refugees (under Social Security Act 1991, Activity Test Exemption - Special Circumstances for being refugees).

Shan community donates blood on royal birthday — by admin — last modified 2008-12-05 10:44

Shan community in Chiangmai led by the Workers Solidarity Association (WSA) offered blood in dedication to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 81st birthday which falls today, at the Provincial Red Cross Chapter this morning.

No Great Wall of China on the Wa front — by admin — last modified 2008-12-09 08:51

No walls are being built on the border between Wa and China even though Chinese authorities have begun constructing walls on the north-eastern Burma border, in areas under the control of Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), according to sources from Panghsang, capital of the Shan State’s Wa Self Administered Region.

New book on the struggle ‘more questions than answers’ — by admin — last modified 2008-12-11 04:30

Launching his book, a compilation of 29 articles yesterday in Chiangmai, a rebel-turned-journalist conceded that there were more questions than answers.

Inaugural Sao Thusandi Award Given in Chiang Mai — by admin — last modified 2008-12-24 03:04

The Sao Thusandi Leadership Award ceremony was held recently in Chiang Mai to recognize the achievements of its first recipient, Sai Phu Murng. The award was established by the humanitarian organization Burma Lifeline.

New form to hire migrant workers issued — by admin — last modified 2008-12-24 10:25

After a week of the cabinet meeting, Thai authorities have issued the application form for hiring Burmese migrant workers in order to enable them to receive work-permit papers from the Burmese authorities, according to a document received by Chiangmai based Migrant Assistance Program (MAP).

Wa offers assistance in fake note scandal — by admin — last modified 2008-12-25 06:00

A senior Wa official has promised full cooperation in the crackdown on Thai banknote forgers that reportedly originate from their own ranks.

Shan history by Shan scholar — by admin — last modified 2008-12-26 09:53

History of the Shan State: From its origin to1962 by the Shans’ foremost scholar today Sai Aung Tun, after a 3-year wait, is recently placed on the bookshelves in Chiangmai’s Suriwong Book Center.

Tsunami impact in Shan State remembered — by admin — last modified 2008-12-26 11:23

As hundreds of thousands of people in Thailand and other countries suffered by the giant waves of tsunami on 26 December 2004, many places in southern Shan State were also destroyed by the 6.4 on Richter scale earthquakes that followed its devastating forerunner from Indonesia, according to a survivor from Shan State.

Thai firm wants road through rebel territory — by admin — last modified 2008-12-27 10:16

Saraburi Coal Mining, a Thai firm that has recently been granted a concession by Naypyitaw to extract coal from Mongkok, 70km north of Chiangrai border, is applying for permission to build a road through the area operated by the anti-Naypyitaw Shan State Army (SSA) South, according to a highly-placed security source.