And to think just a few years ago I would say, “Nothing ever changes in Burma….”           Wow!    

Change and hope for the future are increasingly evident in Burma (Myanmar). President Thein Sein is leader of the soft-liners.  He is said to be listening to the younger generation of military officers who feel that there should be a reconciliation with the country’s pro-democracy forces to get the sanctions lifted and move the economy [...]

Born in the middle of seven children, U Win Pe was a special child and his father’s favorite. From an early age he was leader of the family, second only to his father. He was a carefree child, popular and helpful to all, especially his parents who relied on him to do errands and watch [...]