Thai govt to go ahead with proposed constitutional amendments; Suu Kyi allowed to meet with diplomats from US, UK, Australia to discuss sanctions; Sarkozy offers all help to Malaysia, including in nuclear technology
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  • Thai Deputy PM Suthep Thaugsuban stated that despite fierce protests from the opposition Peoples Alliance for Democracy (PAD), the Thai government will go ahead with the proposed constitutional amendments. Suthep expressed surprise over Puea Thai party’s recent decision to boycott the charter change process, as the party repeatedly demanded these constitutional amendments earlier.1 The United front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) has meanwhile started demanding the reinstatement of the 1997 constitution.2

    Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was permitted to meet diplomats from the US, UK and Australia to discuss sanctions imposed by the West on the country. Suu Kyi had earlier expressed her willingness to cooperate with the junta in having the sanctions lifted.3

    After a four-day visit to France by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, France reiterated that Malaysia was an important and strategic country with which it wants to strengthen bilateral ties. President Sarkozy latter offered to provide full support and assistance to the country whenever required, including in the field of nuclear technology.4

    In other developments, the casualty figure due to last week’s devastating earthquake in West Sumatra reached 784, while hundred of others are still reportedly missing. Indonesian authorities have indicated that the final death toll could be even greater.5

    Six people were killed in Philippines due to landslides after tropical storm Parma struck the region for a second time during the week. More than 400,000 people had to take refuge in evacuation centers.6

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