General weather patterns:
From 10 to 16 March 2020, there was no rainfall in the LMB. Based on the weather outlook bulletins and maps issued by the Thailand Meteorology Department (TMD) were used to verify the weather condition in the …
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Landmark Settlement in Cambodian Land-grab Falls Short for Many Villagers
It has been more than a decade since 64-year old Khorn Khorn lost three hectares of land to a close ally of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. The controversial senator Ly Yong Phat wanted the holding to expand a sugarcane …
Poverty, Inequality in Thailand on the Rise, World Bank Says
Thailand’s poverty rate has been rising in recent years despite steady, if slow, overall economic growth, a new World Bank report says, widening the gap between rich and poor in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy.
“Taking the Pulse of Poverty and …
Laos Cancels Public Events Including Lao New Year Celebrations on COVID-19 Fears
Authorities in Laos are urging the public to suspend or postpone all “unnecessary” social events including weddings and Lao New Year celebrations in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In a public notice, the Lao government told the …
Aung San Suu Kyi Speech, Legislative Setback Underscore Dominance of Myanmar Military
Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi raised eyebrows Wednesday when she visited the scene of a 2003 state-backed massacre of her followers in the central Sagaing region without mentioning the incident or the role of the military junta …
Weekly Dry Season Situation Report for the Mekong River Basin – Prepared on: 10/03/2020, covering the week from 02 to 09 March 2020
From 02 to 09 March 2020, there was no rainfall in the LMB. Based on the weather outlook bulletins and maps issued by the Thailand Meteorology Department (TMD) were used to verify the weather condition in the LMB. They stated …