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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on April 5, 2012 at 18:06

I hope this is the start of something positive for the people of Myanmar. It has the potential to be a great country. This is a great start - a step in the right direction!

What do you think?

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Permalink Reply by fang on April 6, 2012 at 2:38

Congratulations  !     \(^o^)/

Yeah!  Teacher , I totally agree with you. Although that was a small elections in Myanmar and NLD has got 44 Politicians, This is a good sign for people in Myanmar to get more liberty. Developed Country will consider to cancel boycott. This is not waste of effort for her. I really admire her. ❤

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on April 6, 2012 at 9:25

I admire her too. She is an amazing woman. I have seen already many countries are thinking about reducing the boycott. When you see the pictures you can see hope in the faces of all the people.

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Permalink Reply by tyrant leviathan on April 7, 2012 at 14:03

The participation of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in the recent by-elections is certainly a good sign to the political development of Myanmar. However, when looking at the progress of democracy in Myanmar, we should also realize that 25% of the seats in the parliament are reserved for the military and the Defence Council still retains the power to dissolve the parliament, to suspend the constitution at will, and to impose martial law.

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on April 9, 2012 at 17:26

Very true Tyrant. The world is watching to see if this really is the start of something long lasting and positive for Myanmar. I guess only the current government knows how serious they actually are about achieving piece and democracy. 

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Permalink Reply by fang on May 31, 2012 at 5:00

Good news for Myanmar immigrant. She visited Myanmar Immigrants in Samutsakorn Thailand yesterday. 

There are a lot of Myanmar worker welcome her. That totally awesome I can see hope in the faces of all peoples. 

I just realized that we have a big group Myanmar immigrant in Thailand. They would love to go back their country and life as well.

She got the Nobel's Peace Prize in 1991 but she could not go out from her country. She is going to take it after Thailand trip.  Congratulations !!!!!   

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on May 31, 2012 at 11:51

That's great! I am sure that the workers from Myanmar would love to have the chance to visit home. Many people around the world are watching and hoping that this brings a real change to Myanmar. I will hope to see her collect the Nobel Peace Prize.

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