The Ministry of Information regularly arranges trips to northern Rakhine State for journalists and interesting encounters occur when their minders’ backs are turned.
The Gulf of Mottama and the rivers flowing into it create a unique natural environment, but one that often poses challenges to the people living on its shores.
The poor reputation of domestic carriers in Myanmar may not be justified, with five of the six airlines scoring reasonably well with organisations that monitor international aviation safety.
Eighteen months into her mandate, UN special envoy Ms Christine Schraner Burgener faces criticism that she’s done little but sweet-talk the authorities – but keeping the world in the dark about her activities is all part of her “quiet diplomacy” strategy.
