The 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting, a traditional task of the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, is happening from 18 - 21 June 2013. The theme of this conference ‘Healthcare beyond boundaries: ASEAN Initiatives’ reflects not only the challenges for boundary-less in providing healthcare services, but also reflect the readiness of service providers to…

Cambodia is a largely rural country of 14.3 million people, with a long and rich history. While still emerging from decades of war and internal political instability, the country has made great strides and is now peaceful, with economic and human development indicators showing steady improvement. Parliamentary elections are held every five years, most recently in 2008. Poverty alleviation and governance are increasingly important items on the Government’s agenda. Expenditures for…

Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia bordered by China, Thailand, India, Laos and Bangladesh. Its population of over 60 million makes it the world's 24th most populous country and, at 676,578 km2 (261,227 sq mi), it is the world's 40th largest country and the second largest in Southeast Asia.

It is a country rich in natural resources such as gas, gems, and possibly oil, however, decades of poor economic management with a heavily controlled economy has resulted in a weak private…