Transcription of UN system press briefing on humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, 14 May, Bangkok
The United Nations system gave a briefing in Bangkok on 14 May to provide the media with an update on the humanitarian assistance provided in response to Cyclone Nargis. [14 May 2008]

Headquarters agreement signed between ESCAP and Government of the Republic of Fiji
An important headquarters agreement between UN and the Government of Fiji on the establishment of the Pacific Operations Centre of ESCAP in Fiji, was signed on 12 May 2008 in Bangkok by H.E. Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Fiji, and Ms. Noeleen Heyzer, Executive Secretary of ESCAP. [14 May 2008]

Transcription of UN media briefing on humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, 12 May, Bangkok
The United Nations system in Bangkok gave a media briefing on the humanitarian assistance provided in response to Cyclone Nargis on Monday, 12 May, at the UN Conference Centre. [12 May 2008]

Top UN Official in Asia-Pacific Region Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Access to Myanmar
In the wake of the devastating Cyclone Nargis, the humanitarian situation in Myanmar is growing increasingly desperate with reported deaths topping 100,000 with at least 42,000 known missing and nearly 1.5 million people severely affected and a real danger that an even worse tragedy might unfold if urgently needed aid does not get in quickly to the people affected. “I am deeply concerned and saddened by the continuing tragedy unfolding in Myanmar,” said Noeleen Heyzer, Executive Secretary of ESCAP, the regional arm of the United Nations in Asia and the Pacific. [9 May 2008]

Bollywood Star Amitabh Bachchan Lends Support to UN Billion Tree Campaign
One of India’s leading actors, Amitabh Bachchan, will show his support to UN Billion Tree Campaign by planting a tree at the UN’s Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Bangkok on 30 April 2008, at 5:00 p.m. [29 April 2008]