Is there an NGO somewhere that I might partner with to get laptop computers for some monastery schools in Burma/Myanmar?
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posted by Xurando
on Nov 23, 2012 -
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One of my best friends in the world is going to Burma as a journalist to cover the ongoing civil strife there. Tips?
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posted by rudhraigh
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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What is the name of this dish and how can I make it? Ingredients include: white fungus (I think), fresh tomatoes, lime, cashew nuts, shrimp. Eaten in Burma near the Thai border.
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posted by teem
on Nov 30, 2011 -
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I want to travel this summer - in the "backpacking" sense - and I'd love advice on where to go. I'm leaning towards ~6-7 weeks in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Burma..but I'm worried about the rainy season. Should I go somewhere else? How many countries should I hit? Any other advice?
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posted by User7
on Feb 17, 2011 -
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I'm going to Myanmar for a few days and will be applying for a tourist visa. I will not be working there...
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posted by pranalaxmi
on Jan 4, 2011 -
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Spelling question involving names of people from Burma. (Or Myanmar, if you prefer dictatorial nomenclature.)
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posted by hazelshade
on May 7, 2009 -
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What's the best charity to give to, in order to help victims of the Burma cyclone? I don't want to give to a charity that will spend the money on TV adverts of pension funds for its employees. I want most of the money to help victims.
posted by humblepigeon
on May 7, 2008 -
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Asking for a friend: She will be going to Thailand to teach students mostly from Burma and needs some advice.
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posted by gauchodaspampas
on Feb 22, 2007 -
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