"Actually, Pangdaeng has a lot more to learn about…" Sakunee "Koy" Natpoolwat talked to me one night. Perhaps true. The woman felt for the fate of Pangdaeng villagers. She has been researching on the community together with other researchers at Chiang Mai University for several years.

It was long after the sunset behind Doi Luang Chiang Dao. Turn around, to face the eastern side, you will see. As dark as the sky blanketed over Pangdaeng

Poverty and economic disparity are enduring problems. In 2004, there were 8.8 million poor people or 14.4% of the whole population. Average household debt was 104,571 baht per family.  The 20% of the population with the lowest income made 982 baht per person per month, and their total income was 4.54% of all income. the 20% of the population with the highest income made 11,874 baht per person per month, and their total income was 54.86% of all income. These problems need urgent solutions; otherwise they will undermine economic development and threaten national security.

As the violent crackdown on people continues in military-ruled Burma, the Shwe Gas Movement calls on multinational oil and gas companies with investments in Burma to suspend their projects and take concrete steps to coordinate support for the UN-sponsored efforts on reconciliation and dialogue in Burma.