Assembly of Small Farmers Return!

• In Bangkok, the ASF meet the government
• ASF has policy idea - stamp out IMF, support SA!

International Women's Day

• Women give government six-point plan
• The Rice Girls - no, not a new music group, but a group of women hand-milling rice.

Internet

• More input needed, admits committee: restrictive internet law on hold...
• Net a valuable tool says Burma action group.

Consumer's Action

• IMF must change policies

• Update No, it's not over yet.

Alternative Approaches

• A farmer in Lampang is growing organic oranges.

Development and Rural Thailand

• Although many rural dwellers prefer traditional ways, they are Hit with the policy model of modern development
• What role for TAO - Tambon Administration Councils?
• Alternative farming can provide self respect and money.
• Lack of knowledge wrecks enterprise.
• Rural budget allocation system doesn't help.

Commentary

• Bad idea to keep bailing out banks - scholar Frank Flatters.
• Thailand's crises because of rejecting Buddhist values. Noted Buddhist Dr. Prawase Wasi.