Tillers' troubles: farmers want a better deal from government

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Thailand's farmers are uniting to press for solutions to their problems, and politicians and bureaucrats seem nervous over potential conflict. Bamrung Khayotha, head of the 50,000-member Isan Small Farmer's Congress, has become the movement's unofficial leader, though he says he may be killed soon, as were many of his colleagues. He and other organization leaders will gather in Nov 1995 to seek a resolution over excessive farmer debts to state-run banks, land-ownership problems, and disputes with local power figures.

Agricultural policy, Farmers

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Fear of loathing; Asean keeps soft line on Rangoon junta

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The governments of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) members have maintained a soft line towards the military junta ruling Myanmar (Burma). European countries, the US and Australia have strongly criticized the Rangoon junta's treatment of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi who heads the National League for Democracy. Asean has maintained a policy of 'constructive engagement' towards Myanmar which was initiated by Thailand.

Political activity, International relations, Myanmar, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Aung San Suu Kyi

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Sovereign guide; king serves as bedrock of national stability

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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej will celebrate his fiftieth anniversary of his accession to the throne on June 9, 1996. The king is enormously popular and has functioned as the bedrock of Thailand's political stability by using his authority to restore calm on a number of occasions. Bhumibol is 68 years old and has had two heart operations in the last year, raising serious questions about both his mortality and the future of the monarchy.

Political aspects, Powers and duties, Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand

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