Mitr Phol, Thailand’s leading brand of sugar products, is introducing ‘Mitr Phol Syrup,’ a 100% pure sugar cane syrup, as a new modern kitchen innovation which is convenient and safe to add sweetness into any food, drinks, or even bakery items under the theme concept of “Adding Sweetness, Adding Good Time”. The company reiterates that life should be, in fact, sweet with ‘Pla – Achara Burarak’ the avid owner of ‘Kab Kao Kab Pla’ restaurant mixes up sweet and sunny drink while celebrity lovers ‘Nui-Sujira Arunpipat’ and ‘Pond-Chaiyapon Leepapan’ bake up their favorite sweet and loving item.
Mr. Kanong Sakpetch, Group Managing Director, Sugar Business, Mitr Phol Group, manufacturer and distributor of the ‘Mitr Phol’ sugar products, reveals that “the new Mitr Phol Syrup is made from 100% pure sugar cane and it is the new cooking innovation that suits the modern life. Naturally aromatic to the base ingredient, the syrup adds not just straight sweetness into food or drink, but also subtle aroma that makes them even more delectable and delicious. This new syrup keeps well over a year at room temperatures, hence gives buyers more value for their money than other types of sugar syrups. And this reflects how Mitr Phol always caters the products to suit consumer’s demands which in this case, modern, smaller family kitchens looking for extra cooking convenience that saves their time.
“Mitr Phol Syrup is available in two packages of 180 ml. bottle and 850 ml. pack. The product aims at modern consumers whose flashy lifestyle covers delectable tastes of their food and extra cooking convenience as well as food and beverage businesses, such as restaurants, hotels and coffee shop owners where Mitr Phol Syrup can help facilitate their cooking and baking process.”
‘Pla – Achara Burarak,’ owner of ‘Kab Kao Kab Pla’ restaurant and ‘Iberry’ ice cream parlour, introduces Butterfly Pea Coconut Soda as a healthy holiday drink which is easy to make on any fine free day. Mixed from anchan flowers (butterfly peas) juice, baked coconut juice, lime juice, and soda, the drink is sweetened by the aromatic Mitr Phol pure sugar cane syrup before pouring into an ice-filled glass and immediately served.
The new celebrity couple of actress ‘Nui-Sujira Arunpipat’ and businessman owner of Papa Pond ‘Pond-Chaiyapon Leepapan,’ introduce the sweet menu of ‘Strawberry Mille Feuille with Blueberry Sauce’ which, as legend has it, was first made by a French chef who wanted to express his true love to his sweetheart. The cake means layers of good things and ‘Mille Feuille’ (translated ‘thousand layers’) represents 1,000 days of true love he has for his lover from the very first day until the end of time.
“First, prepare the crispy puff base by layering the puff pastry onto the baking tray, topped with sugar and icing and bake it at 180 degrees Celsius for about 5-8 minutes. The filling is also very easy to make. Just beat mascarpone cheese with whipped cream, vanilla extract and pure sugar cane syrup until just forming. Then, prepare the blueberry sauce by mixing the sugar cane syrup with the unsweetened blueberry sauce, unsalted butter on a low heat and add lime juice at the end when the sauce is almost done. Put everything together nicely, by composing the crispy puff, cream and blueberry sauce together into layers. Serve immediately.”
“Mitr Phol Syrup” produced from natural sugarcane - Adding sweetness…Adding good times.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
THAI and Thai Government Hold Thai Rice Donation Ceremony to Haitian People
Thai Government and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, as well as the government and private sector cooperated together in transporting 100 tons of Thai rice on a THAI freighter aircraft. The humanitarian donation of Thai rice will benefit the people of Haiti who have been affected by severe earthquake. Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, Prime Minister of Thailand, presided over the donation ceremony witnessed by representatives from the government and various organization in the Ramp Area of THAI Air Cargo, Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand, THAI President, said that transporting 100 tons of Thai jasmine rice from the Government of Thailand to the Republic of Haiti was possible due to cooperation from the government and various organizations, in order to provide assistance as quickly as possible. THAI provided relief aid by conducting a humanitarian freighter flight to transport 100 tons of Thai rice that was donated from the Government of Thailand to the Republic of Haiti, on board THAI freighter flight 9S888 at a flight time of 36 hours on the route Bangkok to the Republic of Haiti. Transport by ship takes approximately 5 to 6 weeks, therefore through cooperation between the Thai Government, THAI, and various organizations, this humanitarian relief effort was possible. In particular, the donation of Thai rice reflects on Thailand’s national identity as a country that is known as a “world kitchen” and one the world’s largest sources of rice production.
The aircraft utilized in transporting 100 tons of Thai rice from the Government of Thailand to the Republic of Haiti is a THAI cargo freighter Boeing 747-300F, which the Company obtained for cargo freight transport. THAI’s cargo freighter flight departed from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday, 1 February 2010 at 14.00 hours, with refueling at Incheon Airport in Korea, Anchorage, Alaska and Miami, Florida in the United States of America, and arrival at Port au Prince Airport in the Republic of Haiti on Tuesday, 2 February 2010 at 08.00 hours (local time), at a total flight time of 36 hours.
Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand, THAI President, said that transporting 100 tons of Thai jasmine rice from the Government of Thailand to the Republic of Haiti was possible due to cooperation from the government and various organizations, in order to provide assistance as quickly as possible. THAI provided relief aid by conducting a humanitarian freighter flight to transport 100 tons of Thai rice that was donated from the Government of Thailand to the Republic of Haiti, on board THAI freighter flight 9S888 at a flight time of 36 hours on the route Bangkok to the Republic of Haiti. Transport by ship takes approximately 5 to 6 weeks, therefore through cooperation between the Thai Government, THAI, and various organizations, this humanitarian relief effort was possible. In particular, the donation of Thai rice reflects on Thailand’s national identity as a country that is known as a “world kitchen” and one the world’s largest sources of rice production.
The aircraft utilized in transporting 100 tons of Thai rice from the Government of Thailand to the Republic of Haiti is a THAI cargo freighter Boeing 747-300F, which the Company obtained for cargo freight transport. THAI’s cargo freighter flight departed from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday, 1 February 2010 at 14.00 hours, with refueling at Incheon Airport in Korea, Anchorage, Alaska and Miami, Florida in the United States of America, and arrival at Port au Prince Airport in the Republic of Haiti on Tuesday, 2 February 2010 at 08.00 hours (local time), at a total flight time of 36 hours.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Airbus kicks off International Year of Biodiversity with touring photography exhibition See The Bigger Picture takes to the road
Leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus is launching the first of its 2010 activities to support the United Nations' International Year of Biodiversity with a world touring youth photography exhibition. The Airbus ‘See the Bigger Picture’ exhibition can be seen from today in the French capital, Paris, and will go on tour to various cities in the world throughout this year.
The exhibition comprises a magnificent selection of amateur photographs taken for an international competition, by young people up to the age of 16, launched by Airbus in partnership with National Geographic and the Secretariat of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The images, depicting the importance of preserving biodiversity, will first be displayed on railings outside the headquarters of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) until February 24th.
Andrea Debbane, Vice President Public Affairs and Communications at Airbus, said, “Aviation is already putting a huge effort into reducing the 2% it contributes to manmade emissions through research and technology designed to increase aircraft efficiency, reduce fuel burn and develop alternative fuels. The International Year of Biodiversity however, allows us to look beyond our core activity and use our international outreach to help raise awareness of the vital role biodiversity plays. In this important year we are asking others in our industry to join us in taking responsibility and ensuring this message is as far reaching as possible. Biodiversity is also vital for the future of aviation and economic development. The natural world has been, and continues to be, a source of inspiration to engineers in creating eco-efficient aircraft. Biologically inspired engineering or ‘biomimicry’ is the future, and we need to ensure this is preserved.”
The exhibition is running in tandem with a major UNESCO biodiversity exhibition which will be displayed inside UNESCO Headquarters from January before it begins its international tour.
This initiative is part of Airbus’ support of The Green Wave, a youth engagement programme of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Notes to editors:
See the Bigger Picture:
- The images on display in the exhibition are the winners and honourable mentions from the See the Bigger Picture photography competition, launched in 2009 by Airbus in partnership with National Geographic and the Secretariat for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
- Young people from 99 countries around the world submitted their interpretations of biodiversity for the chance to win a trip to the National Geographic Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
- The competition was launched as part of Airbus’ commitment to The Green Wave, an ambitious youth engagement programme of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
- Images from the competition also feature in UNESCO’s touring biodiversity exhibition
- Visit: www.seethebiggerpicture.org
The Green Wave:
- The Green Wave is a global biodiversity campaign to educate children and youth about life on Earth and its importance for their futures.
- The CBD is a United Nations intergovernmental treaty, whose objectives are the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of the components of biodiversity and the equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. The Secretariat of the CBD is provided by the United Nations Environment Programme.
- 2010 is the United Nations’ International Year of Biodiversity. On May 22 2010 (The International Day of Biodiversity), as part of The Green Wave initiative, young people are invited to plant a tree at 10:00 to celebrate biodiversity. This will create a ‘green’ wave of tree planting as the activity passes through each time zone across the world.
- Photos and stories from the moment can then be uploaded to The Green Wave website to create a virtual wave on the internet.
- Visit http://greenwave.cbd.int.
Airbus-specific notes:
- Airbus believes that growth in air travel is a global need and that the essential social and economic benefits derived from a more connected world can still be unlocked and deliver a greener world, if everybody plays their part.
- Airbus acknowledges the 2% that aviation contributes to global man-made CO2 emissions, but believes that it also has a responsibility to support others in tackling the remaining 98% of CO2 emissions. Deforestation alone, for example, generates nearly 20% of man-made CO2, so Airbus is working with the CBD and using its global outreach to raise awareness of the importance of the need to preserve the variety of life on earth.
- Biomimicry’ – the study and imitation of nature’s best ideas to solve human problems - continues to inspire designs for greener flight and a more connected and sustainable world. Losing biodiversity means losing the potential to find innovative solutions to future problems faced by humankind.
- This is why Airbus has committed to support the CBD’s The Green Wave initiative.
The exhibition comprises a magnificent selection of amateur photographs taken for an international competition, by young people up to the age of 16, launched by Airbus in partnership with National Geographic and the Secretariat of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The images, depicting the importance of preserving biodiversity, will first be displayed on railings outside the headquarters of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) until February 24th.
Andrea Debbane, Vice President Public Affairs and Communications at Airbus, said, “Aviation is already putting a huge effort into reducing the 2% it contributes to manmade emissions through research and technology designed to increase aircraft efficiency, reduce fuel burn and develop alternative fuels. The International Year of Biodiversity however, allows us to look beyond our core activity and use our international outreach to help raise awareness of the vital role biodiversity plays. In this important year we are asking others in our industry to join us in taking responsibility and ensuring this message is as far reaching as possible. Biodiversity is also vital for the future of aviation and economic development. The natural world has been, and continues to be, a source of inspiration to engineers in creating eco-efficient aircraft. Biologically inspired engineering or ‘biomimicry’ is the future, and we need to ensure this is preserved.”
The exhibition is running in tandem with a major UNESCO biodiversity exhibition which will be displayed inside UNESCO Headquarters from January before it begins its international tour.
This initiative is part of Airbus’ support of The Green Wave, a youth engagement programme of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Notes to editors:
See the Bigger Picture:
- The images on display in the exhibition are the winners and honourable mentions from the See the Bigger Picture photography competition, launched in 2009 by Airbus in partnership with National Geographic and the Secretariat for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
- Young people from 99 countries around the world submitted their interpretations of biodiversity for the chance to win a trip to the National Geographic Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
- The competition was launched as part of Airbus’ commitment to The Green Wave, an ambitious youth engagement programme of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
- Images from the competition also feature in UNESCO’s touring biodiversity exhibition
- Visit: www.seethebiggerpicture.org
The Green Wave:
- The Green Wave is a global biodiversity campaign to educate children and youth about life on Earth and its importance for their futures.
- The CBD is a United Nations intergovernmental treaty, whose objectives are the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of the components of biodiversity and the equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. The Secretariat of the CBD is provided by the United Nations Environment Programme.
- 2010 is the United Nations’ International Year of Biodiversity. On May 22 2010 (The International Day of Biodiversity), as part of The Green Wave initiative, young people are invited to plant a tree at 10:00 to celebrate biodiversity. This will create a ‘green’ wave of tree planting as the activity passes through each time zone across the world.
- Photos and stories from the moment can then be uploaded to The Green Wave website to create a virtual wave on the internet.
- Visit http://greenwave.cbd.int.
Airbus-specific notes:
- Airbus believes that growth in air travel is a global need and that the essential social and economic benefits derived from a more connected world can still be unlocked and deliver a greener world, if everybody plays their part.
- Airbus acknowledges the 2% that aviation contributes to global man-made CO2 emissions, but believes that it also has a responsibility to support others in tackling the remaining 98% of CO2 emissions. Deforestation alone, for example, generates nearly 20% of man-made CO2, so Airbus is working with the CBD and using its global outreach to raise awareness of the importance of the need to preserve the variety of life on earth.
- Biomimicry’ – the study and imitation of nature’s best ideas to solve human problems - continues to inspire designs for greener flight and a more connected and sustainable world. Losing biodiversity means losing the potential to find innovative solutions to future problems faced by humankind.
- This is why Airbus has committed to support the CBD’s The Green Wave initiative.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The Wonders of Green Tea
Bangkok on Siam Square
Maintain a youthful look longer than ever with the Green Tea Facial offered this January 2010 at Tammachart Day Spa, Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. The special anti-oxidants have an anti-ageing effect as they delay the collagen breakdown process, allowing you to keep a healthy and bright skin for a long time. Experience true wonder with this 60-minute treatment for 1,000 Baht net only and During February – March 2010 enjoy with Traditional Thai Massage and Foot Massage for 90 minutes is priced at only 850 Baht nett.
Maintain a youthful look longer than ever with the Green Tea Facial offered this January 2010 at Tammachart Day Spa, Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. The special anti-oxidants have an anti-ageing effect as they delay the collagen breakdown process, allowing you to keep a healthy and bright skin for a long time. Experience true wonder with this 60-minute treatment for 1,000 Baht net only and During February – March 2010 enjoy with Traditional Thai Massage and Foot Massage for 90 minutes is priced at only 850 Baht nett.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
REVISED VERSION : 2010 Harvest Activities in Thai vineyards
The members of the Thai Wine Association, which include Alcidini, Granmonte Family Vineyards, PB Valley Khao Yai Winery, Siam Winery, Silverlake Vineyards, and Village Farm have announced the harvest festival program starting in February until mid-March 2010. Fun and exciting activities include harvesting, music and dance, to fine dinners and wine tastings.
The members of the Thai Wine Association are commencing the 2010 harvest in February and March of 2010. Throughout this period an array of interesting and fun activities are taking place in Khao Yai, Pattaya and Hua Hin regions.
Visitors to the regions can participate in the annual harvesting of premium Thai grapes and meet winemakers and owners alike. All grape pickers are hosted to a casual lunch. During the evenings the member wineries host their own festivities to celebrate the harvest with good food, music and other fun activities celebrating Bacchus, the god of wine and the recent success in the international competitions.
Kicking off the series of activities are the wineries from Khao Yai Wine Region. At Granmonte, the “Grand Celebration” is going to be held on February 6-7 and followed by Village Farm where the annual “night harvest” is arranged on February 13 (with a second one on February 27) and a post harvest winter music fest on March 6. Last but not least, PB Valley Khao Yai Winery’s “Rhythm in the Vineyard” will also be held on February 20th.
In Pattaya, visitors can join Silverlake Vineyard at Blue to Rock concert on 6 February, followed by the Jazz Kamikake on 13 March. And in Hua Hin, Siam Winery’s Hua Hin Hills Vineyard is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu on February 14th, as well as jazz sounds on weekends from February 20 to March 21. Hua Hin Hills Vineyards’ “Wine Harvest Dinner” is scheduled on February 26, 2010.
All wine enthusiasts and first-time grape pickers are invited and encouraged to call the individual wineries or visit their websites for more information and bookings.
The members of the Thai Wine Association are commencing the 2010 harvest in February and March of 2010. Throughout this period an array of interesting and fun activities are taking place in Khao Yai, Pattaya and Hua Hin regions.
Visitors to the regions can participate in the annual harvesting of premium Thai grapes and meet winemakers and owners alike. All grape pickers are hosted to a casual lunch. During the evenings the member wineries host their own festivities to celebrate the harvest with good food, music and other fun activities celebrating Bacchus, the god of wine and the recent success in the international competitions.
Kicking off the series of activities are the wineries from Khao Yai Wine Region. At Granmonte, the “Grand Celebration” is going to be held on February 6-7 and followed by Village Farm where the annual “night harvest” is arranged on February 13 (with a second one on February 27) and a post harvest winter music fest on March 6. Last but not least, PB Valley Khao Yai Winery’s “Rhythm in the Vineyard” will also be held on February 20th.
In Pattaya, visitors can join Silverlake Vineyard at Blue to Rock concert on 6 February, followed by the Jazz Kamikake on 13 March. And in Hua Hin, Siam Winery’s Hua Hin Hills Vineyard is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu on February 14th, as well as jazz sounds on weekends from February 20 to March 21. Hua Hin Hills Vineyards’ “Wine Harvest Dinner” is scheduled on February 26, 2010.
All wine enthusiasts and first-time grape pickers are invited and encouraged to call the individual wineries or visit their websites for more information and bookings.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ESCAP, Myanmar development partnership seeks to boost agricultural sector and enhance rural livelihoods
Nobel laureate Stiglitz leads expert discussions on restoring country as rice bowl of Asia
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Government of the Union of Myanmar today held a wide-ranging dialogue aimed at boosting the countrys agricultural sector and to help it reclaim its status as the rice bowl of Asia.
At the invitation of ESCAP, Nobel Prize-winning economist Prof. Joseph Stiglitz and other eminent experts discussed strategies for Myanmar to cut poverty in light of Asias regional and subregional experiences.
It is my hope these ideas and analysis will open a new space for policy discussion and a further deepening of our development partnership, UN Under-Secretary-General and ESCAP Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer said at the event held in Myanmars capital, Naypyitaw.
These development objectives can only be achieved through the successful engagement of local experts and people who know what is happening on the ground. This development partnership, requested by the Government of Myanmar, provides a unique platform for eminent international scholars and local researchers to exchange experiences and ideas with government agencies and civil society, Dr. Heyzer added.
This is the second in a series of events launched by Dr. Heyzer during her visit in July to Myanmar, and was organized by ESCAP with the countrys Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development.
In his presentation, Towards a more productive agrarian economy for Myanmar, Professor Stiglitz noted that Myanmar was well-positioned to learn from other countries in the region that have developed on the back of gains in agriculture. There are large opportunities for improvement. Myanmar should take a comprehensive approach, he said.
He urged the Government of Myanmar to: promote access to appropriate agricultural financing; take measures to boost access to seeds and fertilizers; dramatically boost spending on health and education; and create well-paid jobs in construction of rural infrastructure in order to stimulate development and raise incomes and spending.
Professor Stiglitz also noted that well-functioning institutions were critical to success, and that Myanmar could learn from the mistakes made by other resource-rich countries. Revenues from oil and gas can open up a new era, if used well. If not, then valuable opportunities will be squandered, he said.
Economics and politics can not be separated, Professor Stiglitz added. For Myanmar to take a role on the world stage and to achieve true stability and security there must be widespread participation and inclusive processes. This is the only way forward for Myanmar.
Maj. Gen. U Htay Oo, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation of Myanmar, noted that climate change has had significant effects on the countrys agriculture and livelihood, particularly in the dry zone. To mitigate such pressure we are implementing short-term and longer term measures, such as promoting access to irrigation water to increase productivity, and developing resource-based as well as knowledge-based sustainable agriculture and livelihoods built on existing infrastructures, he said.
We are adopting a holistic approach informed by the human development perspective to address the needs of the most vulnerable, he added. We cannot afford to be complacent thus the tasks for agriculture and rural development must be implemented through mass movement.
The Minister also welcomed and supported the continued close cooperation and collaboration of ESCAP in the development partnership series. I look forward to the joint activities to come in 2010, in particular the regional development programme for sustainable agriculture towards inclusive rural economy development, he said.
Col. Thurin Zaw, Deputy Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, delivered a presentation on Myanmars National development plans and the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The meeting was organized into two segments: The morning roundtable was devoted to expert discussions and included presentations on Recent socio-economic development, by Daw Khin Ma Ma Swe of the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, and on Approaches for agriculture and rural development, by Daw Dolly Kyaw of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.
There were also presentations on Establishing the virtuous cycle of food security, sustainable agriculture and rural economy development, by U Tin Htut Oo and U Tin Maung Shwe of the Academy of Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock and Fisheries Sciences, and on Enhancing Myanmars rural economy, by Ikuko Okamoto of the Institute of Developing Economies-JETRO.
The afternoon high-level development forum covered, Economic policies for growth and poverty reduction: lessons from the region and beyond.
On 21 December in Singapore, Professor Stiglitz and Dr Heyzer will hold a press conference about the forum at the Singapore Foreign Correspondents Association. The press conference will take place at the Singapore Management University, Administration Building, from 9am-10am.
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Government of the Union of Myanmar today held a wide-ranging dialogue aimed at boosting the countrys agricultural sector and to help it reclaim its status as the rice bowl of Asia.
At the invitation of ESCAP, Nobel Prize-winning economist Prof. Joseph Stiglitz and other eminent experts discussed strategies for Myanmar to cut poverty in light of Asias regional and subregional experiences.
It is my hope these ideas and analysis will open a new space for policy discussion and a further deepening of our development partnership, UN Under-Secretary-General and ESCAP Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer said at the event held in Myanmars capital, Naypyitaw.
These development objectives can only be achieved through the successful engagement of local experts and people who know what is happening on the ground. This development partnership, requested by the Government of Myanmar, provides a unique platform for eminent international scholars and local researchers to exchange experiences and ideas with government agencies and civil society, Dr. Heyzer added.
This is the second in a series of events launched by Dr. Heyzer during her visit in July to Myanmar, and was organized by ESCAP with the countrys Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development.
In his presentation, Towards a more productive agrarian economy for Myanmar, Professor Stiglitz noted that Myanmar was well-positioned to learn from other countries in the region that have developed on the back of gains in agriculture. There are large opportunities for improvement. Myanmar should take a comprehensive approach, he said.
He urged the Government of Myanmar to: promote access to appropriate agricultural financing; take measures to boost access to seeds and fertilizers; dramatically boost spending on health and education; and create well-paid jobs in construction of rural infrastructure in order to stimulate development and raise incomes and spending.
Professor Stiglitz also noted that well-functioning institutions were critical to success, and that Myanmar could learn from the mistakes made by other resource-rich countries. Revenues from oil and gas can open up a new era, if used well. If not, then valuable opportunities will be squandered, he said.
Economics and politics can not be separated, Professor Stiglitz added. For Myanmar to take a role on the world stage and to achieve true stability and security there must be widespread participation and inclusive processes. This is the only way forward for Myanmar.
Maj. Gen. U Htay Oo, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation of Myanmar, noted that climate change has had significant effects on the countrys agriculture and livelihood, particularly in the dry zone. To mitigate such pressure we are implementing short-term and longer term measures, such as promoting access to irrigation water to increase productivity, and developing resource-based as well as knowledge-based sustainable agriculture and livelihoods built on existing infrastructures, he said.
We are adopting a holistic approach informed by the human development perspective to address the needs of the most vulnerable, he added. We cannot afford to be complacent thus the tasks for agriculture and rural development must be implemented through mass movement.
The Minister also welcomed and supported the continued close cooperation and collaboration of ESCAP in the development partnership series. I look forward to the joint activities to come in 2010, in particular the regional development programme for sustainable agriculture towards inclusive rural economy development, he said.
Col. Thurin Zaw, Deputy Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, delivered a presentation on Myanmars National development plans and the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The meeting was organized into two segments: The morning roundtable was devoted to expert discussions and included presentations on Recent socio-economic development, by Daw Khin Ma Ma Swe of the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, and on Approaches for agriculture and rural development, by Daw Dolly Kyaw of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.
There were also presentations on Establishing the virtuous cycle of food security, sustainable agriculture and rural economy development, by U Tin Htut Oo and U Tin Maung Shwe of the Academy of Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock and Fisheries Sciences, and on Enhancing Myanmars rural economy, by Ikuko Okamoto of the Institute of Developing Economies-JETRO.
The afternoon high-level development forum covered, Economic policies for growth and poverty reduction: lessons from the region and beyond.
On 21 December in Singapore, Professor Stiglitz and Dr Heyzer will hold a press conference about the forum at the Singapore Foreign Correspondents Association. The press conference will take place at the Singapore Management University, Administration Building, from 9am-10am.
‘Roses of the North’ Charity Exhibition
Flowers can make everyone feel happy…. H.E.Privy Councillor Palakorn Suwanrath and Thanpuying Dhasaniya Suwanrath recently presided over at ‘Roses of the North’ charity oil painting exhibition inspired by Bhubing Palace organized by L’Occitane and Baan Saen Doi Resort in Chiang Mai. The art of mercy rose oil painting exhibition was held at Peninsula Plaza and part of sales went to support schools and hospitals where are needed in Chiang Mai. Many kind hearted celebrities attended the event including Khunying Dhipavadee Meksawan, Mr.Harald Link, Arunee Bhirombhakdi, Atchara Tejapaibul, M.L.Sirichalerm Svasti, M.L.Thongmakut and Jarujit Thongyai, Yuwadee and Nidsinee Chirathivat, Dararatana and Toey Mahadumrongkul, Chadapah Snidvongs, Captain Deuntemduang Na Chiengmai, Pimpawan Limpichart, Joy Sopitpongstorn, Panitnuj Bunnag, Piranuj T.Suwan, Sodsoi Chomthavat, Mayura Savetsila, Wanchana Sawasdee and more.
The exhibition showcased of over 70 oil painting of roses flowers by artist and art lecturer Narin Phothisombat. Narin Phothisombat is a talented artist with an art degree from Chiang Mai Technology Rajchamonkol. His painting was inspired by roses from Phra Tamnak Bhubing Rajanives (Bhubing Palace). His painting reflected his pride and passions towards the beauty of nature for roses including Queen Sirikit, Eliza, Rouge Meilland, Queen Elizabeth and Royal Air Force.
In addition there was the charity auction on 2 oil painting pieces. The first one was the painting of Queen Elizabeth which won by Harald Link, CEO of B.Grimm for 120,000 Baht and the other piece on Queen Sirikit won by Arunee Bhirombhakdi for 75,000 Baht.
The exhibition showcased of over 70 oil painting of roses flowers by artist and art lecturer Narin Phothisombat. Narin Phothisombat is a talented artist with an art degree from Chiang Mai Technology Rajchamonkol. His painting was inspired by roses from Phra Tamnak Bhubing Rajanives (Bhubing Palace). His painting reflected his pride and passions towards the beauty of nature for roses including Queen Sirikit, Eliza, Rouge Meilland, Queen Elizabeth and Royal Air Force.
In addition there was the charity auction on 2 oil painting pieces. The first one was the painting of Queen Elizabeth which won by Harald Link, CEO of B.Grimm for 120,000 Baht and the other piece on Queen Sirikit won by Arunee Bhirombhakdi for 75,000 Baht.
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