Friday, May 9, 2008

Myanmar Relief Thru Thailand

International media has been highlighting the displeasure of western governments on the reluctance of the Myanmar military junta to allows foreign aid to enter the country to help the cyclone victims.

On the other hand, information originated from the World Fellowship of Buddhists(WFB) which is based in Thailand, stated that the Myanmar military junta allows foreign aids to go into Myanmar via Thailand. These humanitarian aids were coordinated by the Thai Red Cross Society and the Royal Thai Army.

The WFB Secretary General, Phallop Thaiarry was quoted as saying,
"the Burmese government has expressed sincere gratitude to His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s expression of concern for the people of Burma. Furthermore, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has ordered her personal secretary to check what basic necessities were in demand so that relief could be granted thru the border. The Burmese government allows that outside assistance will come through Thailand only (processed by the Royal Thai Army and Thai Red Cross Society) and Thailand will act as intermediary."

The WFB also announced the formation of a special Task Force to coordinate and provide humanitarian support and care to the cyclone Nargis victims. The WFB has already arranged aid to the Myanmarese since May 6, 2008. The relief unit was sent to distribute medicines, canned food and drinking water to those victims. Medical team were also despatched to help those who needs medical care.

WFB is seeking financial support and donation can be transmitted thru the account below.

Beneficiary’s name: The World Fellowship of Buddhists
Account number: 116-1-20131-5
Bank: Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Ltd.
Address: Sukhumvit 35 Branch
593/7-9 Sukhumvit Road, Wathana
Bangkok, Thailand
Swift Code: AYUDTHBK

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