Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Asean Economic meeting not to discuss Thai- Myanmar 's border tension

Da nang,august 26

Myanmar Ambassador revealed that ASEAN’s Economic meeting will not touch on the problem of Myanmar -Thailand border's tension.

Soe Thar , Minister of Myanmar economic development and national planning is attending ASEAN Economic meeting and but he won't dicuss this issue in this meeting , Said Khin Mg Soe, Myanmar ambassador of Vietnam.

Myanmar closed border since July 7 and Myanmar traders continue their export through southern border gate.

Thailand daily Bangkok post reported that the border closure affects all kinds of people living near it, truck drivers, taxi drivers, market stall-holders, restaurant owners, traders, guesthouse owners.

The closure is estimated to cost Thailand around 88 million baht a day - or 2.8 million dollars.

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