Kraisak Choonhavan is a government member of the Thai parliament and president of the ASEAN Inter-parliamentary Caucus on Burma.

VOA: standard.2009.05.15

ASEAN has upheld a policy of engagement with member Burma, while occasionally criticizing the military government's rights abuses.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

The U.S.has imposed economic sanctions on Burma's government, including an investment ban, because of the government's repressive policies.

VOA: standard.2009.08.15

We expect the Government of Burma to keep its commitments in each of these areas.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

The reformist government of Burma has abolished a 25-year-old ban on public gatherings of more than five people.

BBC: Burma lifts 25-year-old ban on public gatherings

My Administration will continue to support the Government of Burma in its efforts to work toward international standards for economic growth, responsible governance, and human rights.

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