What should the Bhutanese voter expect in 2008? The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa and the People’s Democratic Party formally applied this week to register as political parties to contest the 2008 elections. In the absence of any other parties being formed, one of these parties will form the first elected government and the other will sit in opposition.
In interviews with Kuensel, the chosen leaders of the two parties shared their thoughts at this stage of the electoral process. Their party manifestos are not yet public but they provided some insight into what the Bhutanese electorate can expect over the coming months and, perhaps, the next five years.
Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup - People's Democratic Party
Q1. Ap Penjore is a farmer from Gasa, Sonam Choden is a doma seller in Sibsoo, Kencho Dorji is a general manager of a corporation, Dechen is a civil servant. Why should each of these people vote for you?
Nobody is compelled to vote for anyone. This is democracy. They should vote for PDP if they believe in our party. We will make sure that delivery of public services to each of these people will be more efficient – without any harassment or delays, personal initiatives will be encouraged both in the civil service and private sector, and our government will be more responsive and meaningful to the people. The PDP is genuinely concerned about every segment of our population and we have plans to benefit all of them, regardless of where they live or what they do.
I have never been content to sit in Thimphu and pass orders. I believe in travelling to all corners of our country with a team of professionals, meeting directly with the people, and working closely with them to find solutions to their problems and resolving them.
Q2. Say your party wins in 2008 election. Can you give us a profile of your Cabinet, either as it exists or as you envision it?
The PDP is not made of young guns but a group of some of the most dedicated and down-to-earth professionals in their respective fields. All of them have reached an age when they can fulfill the responsibilities of a minister and other positions of leadership. Hence, it is not true that the PDP will form a cabinet of young inexperienced ministers. The PDP will have no difficulty in coming out with a dynamic cabinet.
Q3. As we look at the mixed candidature of the former ministers and officials as well as many new faces there is talk of “old wine and new wine.” What would are your comments?
Bottom-line – it doesn’t matter whether the wine is old or new, what matters is its quality. The PDP has quality in its stock of both old and new wine – a heady mixture of wisdom and experience of old, and energy and dynamism of new.
It was a conscious decision of the PDP to make sure that old wine did not outnumber the new and thereby suppress the vitality, and fresh and innovative thinking of the new. We‘ve all heard the saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” and post 2008 we will be treading new ground.
Q4. How will your government differ in its functioning from the government of the past 10 years?
The PDP has a coherent group of professionals and so one thing is certain, we will not have the inherent problem of the lack of inter-sectoral coordination, which has been one of the main obstacles in the functioning of the government until now.
This new group will have new approaches and “out of the box” solutions for some of the challenges facing Bhutan today such as unemployment, private sector development, rural development and the quality of education.
Our government in this new era will be “for the people” – we will be there to serve them, with humility.
Q5. Employment, education, roads and infrastructure, preserving Bhutan’s culture, preserving the environment, health care. How would you number these issues, from 1 to 6, in terms of prioritisation, and why?
I place “roads and infrastructure” and “employment” at the top of my list because they are pressing concerns that require immediate attention and action. We can substantially reduce poverty, one of the primary goals of the PDP, by providing road access to rural areas. Our experience has shown that access to roads and incidence of poverty are inextricably linked, and the lack of infrastructure is an insurmountable obstacle to private sector growth. The PDP is also seriously concerned with youth unemployment. The youth are our nation’s future but we need to start by making sure that each of them can realize their full potential.
Next on my list are “health” and “education” as they are prerequisites for any person to lead a happy and productive life. Moreover, if our country is to move forward in any field – be it economic, social, cultural, or other – a high quality and relevant education is critical.
Last, but certainly not the least, I have “culture” and “environment.” We are blessed with a rich and exceptional cultural and natural heritage that have been preserved and nurtured by our farsighted Kings. It is our responsibility to protect and pass on this rich inheritance to our children unspoiled.
Q6. What is your view of party ideologies? Will ideology play an important role in the 2008 elections?
Every political party has to have an ideology that covers security, political, economic, social, cultural, environmental and a host of other issues. The ideology of the PDP will be clearly spelled out in our party Charter and Manifesto and these will have an impact on the 2008 elections. Our party is committed to continuing on the path of our beloved Kings by serving our people with humility, and to put into action what we say we will do – to “walk the talk”.
Q7. How do you see Bhutan 10 years from now? How do you see it 20 years from now?
In the immediate future, democracy needs to be institutionalized and strengthened for our people to reap its benefits.
Within the next 10 to 20 years, I see Bhutan as a country where people trust and have fun working with each other, making the whole far greater than the sum of its parts; where all women and men enjoy unity in diversity taking pride in their shared heritage, and valuing all sentient beings that enrich their living environment; where its people live in peace, knowing that it is the fruit of their own vibrant participation in a just political process and good governance; and where its citizens live in dignity, free from the shackles of poverty.
Q8. Apart from His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo and His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo, who is your role model?
My parents, who, despite going through a series of trials and tribulations, hardships, adversities and misfortunes that would have broken any family, had the strength to move on and make me and my siblings what we are today. My parents instilled in me values such as hard work, dignity of labour, humility, compassion, spirituality, tolerance, vitality of life, and strength in the face of adversity.
My father pinches pennies when it comes to himself, but is willing to empty his bank account for religious works. Over the years he has donated many personal religious items to lhakhangs and monasteries believing that it can benefit the larger society. Amongst others, most importantly, he built Sangachoekor, Khuruthang Lhakhang and Do Jagar Lhakhang and if he can, he would like to build a chorten as grand as Boudhnath of Nepal. As a son I can say that my father is different from what some people perceive him to be.
My siblings and I can never repay my parents for the struggles they endured to make us what we are today.
In more recent times I have also been inspired by the hundreds of health workers, agriculture extension officers and teachers who are putting in dedicated service to the people under extremely difficult conditions in the remote parts of our country.
Q9. The world talks about branding. What is the image of Bhutan that you would like to portray to the world?
A happy and strong nation where people are proud to be Bhutanese; a country with enlightened Monarchs who have placed the overall happiness of their people before themselves and the singular pursuit of economic growth; a nation with a rich and living culture and spirituality; and a country that values its pristine natural environment.
Q10. What would you do to avoid the fractionalisation of Bhutanese society because of party politics?
Many years ago the people of a northern European nation were bitterly divided on a political issue. Remind them today and they will laugh about it. I would tell our people that as we embark under this new political system, divisions will emerge in our small society, but that it will pass. It is important for all our people to remember that we are first and foremost Bhutanese, and that all other divisions that we create – including political affiliations – should not come in the way of our overall unity and common interest in a bright and prosperous future for our country.
The PDP will put stronger and more earnest effort in reinforcing the sense of Bhutanese-ness and the sense of nationhood. Regardless of our background we have a responsibility to understand that as a small country we must remain united at all times – anything less is unacceptable. I have strong faith that our Bhutanese people will rise above any divisive forces that threaten to fractionalise our society.
Lyonpo Jigmi Y Thinley - President, Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
Q1. Ap Penjore is a farmer in Gasa, Sonam Choden is a doma seller in Sibsoo, Kencho Dorji is the general manager of a corporation, Dechen is a civil servant. Why should each of these people vote for you?
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa is a party that is deeply committed to building a political culture governed by the highest ethical and moral standards. In so doing, abiding by the laws of the land is essential. Seeking people’s vote for individual candidates such as myself is unlawful until such time as the Election Commissioner announces the campaign dates.
Q2. Say your party wins in the 2008 election. Can you give us a profile of your Cabinet, either as it exists, or as you envision it?
It is a little too early and presumptuous for me to say at this stage. Hazarding a guess (as the party has not discussed this) in size, it will be around 10; in quality, highly professional and competent with a mix of old and new; in terms of equity, all regions will be represented.
Q3. As we look at the mixed candidature of former ministers and officials as well as many new faces there is talk of “old wine and new wine.” What are your comments?
I am not a connoisseur of wines. But I know why vintage is valued and why one must be hopeful of new wine and trust in its ability to please the expectant palate.
Q4. How will your government differ in its functioning from the government of the past 10 years?
Our government will be directly accountable to the electorate unlike in the past when it was mainly accountable to HM the King and the National Assembly.
Q5. Employment, education, roads and infrastructure, preserving Bhutanese culture, preserving the environment, health care. How would you number these issues, from 1 to 6, in terms of prioritisation, and why?
Here again, the responsibility of a leader is to provide vision. That does not mean he should impose his will on his party and take decisions on his own. Party Charter is still on the anvil and will be adopted by the General Assembly on the 20th of August. I will be better qualified to speak on this subject then.
Q6. What is your view of party ideologies? Will ideology play an important role in the 2008 elections?
I doubt whether ideologies will play a major role in party preference for the voter. As everywhere else, politics in Bhutan will be largely issue -based and personality oriented- the latter more so in the first elections. Political fortunes, after 2013, will be determined on the basis of how important issues have been addressed or resolved and how trustworthy the party leaders and people’s representatives have been.
Q7. How do you see Bhutan 10 years from now? How do you see it 20 years from now?
That will depend on how the people make use of the precious gift of the vote that HM the 4th king has given to them. Personally, I would like to see Bhutan graduating fully out of the LDC club with a tolerable level of unemployment, no pockets or sections of poverty and faithful adherence to the philosophy of GNH, all within a vibrant and orderly democracy in 10 years. 20 years on, I would like to see Bhutan having become what the world thinks it is today.
Q8. Apart from His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo and His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo, who is your role model?
Nelson Mandela for his indomitable spirit and the power to forgive.
Q9. The world talks about branding. What is the image of Bhutan that you would like to portray to the world?
The Land of Happiness.
Q10. What would you do to avoid the fractionalisation of Bhutanese society because of party politics?
Politics need not be and must not be divisive. I would like to promote a brand of politics which aspires for and is motivated by nobler aspirations than those that it is normally associated with and instead, serve to bring even greater social cohesion and unity in our country. These, in fact, shall be the endeavours of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa.
August 18, 2007
The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa vs People’s Democratic Party
The Majestic Royal Pavilion of Bhutan
The Royal Pavilion located in the Changlimithang ground which has been there since the Coronation of His Majesty 4th King Jigme Singye Wangchuk and now it has been the Bhutan Architectural preservation for the Special Occasion of His Majesty Fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk Coronation to be held next year. The Royal pavilion has been the house for all kind of Celebration in Thimphu, the National Day of Bhutan, His Majesty's Birth Anniversary Celebration and lot more. The Pavilion has been kept ideal as the Changlimithang ground and stadium work gets underway for the centenary celebration in 2008.
The Pavilion Reflect the True Bhutanese Architect with Traditional Roof made from Wooden plank and it's being hold down by stones.
Royal Pavilion Located in Changlimithang GroundAugust 17, 2007
Druk Path Trek : The Shortest Trek in Bhutan
If you are looking for an exciting shortest trek in Bhutan. I would suggested Druk Path Trek which is five days trek is the shortest and most exciting trek in Bhutan, the route leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice Versa crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although the route is sparsely inhabited, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests, which bloom in May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter there are great views of the Himalayas and the mountain ranges.
Season : This trek is usually possible from late February to June and from September to December.
Arrival in Paro
You will be arriving in the Paro International Airport, at the Paro airport, you will be met by the travel agents representative and you will be transferred to your Paro hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Sightseeing in Paro valley (This can be done next day if you are on a longer duration). Drive northwest up the valley to Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan invaders. Though largely destroyed by fire in 1951, its towering walls are still an imposing sight. On a clear day there is a splendid view of Mt. Jumolhari from the approach road to Drukgyel Dzong. Visit one of the typical village houses clustered near the dzong. Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan. In the afternoon visit Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower and now the National Museum. Then walk down the hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), ‘the fortress of the heap of jewels’.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Trek Starts:
Day 01: Paro - Jele Dzong
Distance : 8km, 3 hours
The Short trek of the day. The journey starts with a short climb up to Jele Dzong. The trek trail ascends gradually up to the camp, and if the weather is clear Paro valley can be seen with snowcapped mountains behind. Above the camp is Jele-la pass (3,400m) and Jele Dzong (mostly in ruins). There is also a lhakhang containing a statue of Buddha Sakyamuni. Overnight camp.
Day 02 : Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha
Distance : 10km, 3-4 hours
Begin with a one and a half hour climb and then ascend more gradually upwards. The trail takes you through thick alpine forests and rhododendrons. You will have fine views of Jumolhari and other snow capped peaks if the weather is right, and you may hear some monal pheasants calling during the day. You may see yak herders around your campsite. Overnight camp.
Day 03 : Jangchulakha - Jimllangtsho
Distance : 11km, 4 hours
The trail follows the ridge, and on a clear day the views of the mountains and valley are sensational. You will enjoy a great view of Jichu Drake (6,989m), the peak representing the protective deity of Paro. Our camp is close to the Jimilangtsho lakes, which are famous for their giant sized trout. Overnight camp.
Day 04 : JimiLangtsho - Slmkota
Distance : 11km, 4 hours
The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and passes by the lake of Janetsho. Today you may come across some yak herders’ camps and get an idea of how these people live. We camp overnight close to Simkota Lake, and if you are lucky you can catch a lake trout for your dinner.
Day 05 : Simkota - Phajoding
Distance : 10km, 4 hours
Today begins with a gradual climb, and if the weather permits you will enjoy majestic views of Mt. Gangkar Puensum, and a host of other peaks. The trail slowly descends through juniper trees to a campsite beside a community hail near Phajoding cafeteria. Overnight in cafeteria or camp, depending on weather conditions.
Day 06 : Phajodlng - Thlmphu
Distance : 5km, 3 hours
The trek to Thimphu is downhill all the way, passing through a
forested area of mostly blue pine. Taking a leisurely pace, you
reach Thimphu in about 3 hours. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight
at the hotel in Thimphu.
Drive Back to Paro and fly home
Trekking Equipment you need
1. Sleeping Bag (Not Necessary, but handy)
2. Warm Jackets and Clothing
3. Trekking Boots
4. Water proof Jackets
August 16, 2007
DSB Enterprises : A Complete Book Store in Thimphu
If you are looking for book about Bhutan, Bhutan map, city map, a Novel to read, a story for you little children, DSB has the largest Book store and Publishing house located in Jojo building, ChangLam, Thimphu to provide wisdom and to enlighten the Society. DSB Books is also associated with reputed Publishers like Penguin, Oxford, Paragon, Sage and Harper Collin for sales, distribution and publishing in Bhutan.
The Store which is in the lower heart of Thimphu City, a walking distance from Hotel druk and Jumolhari Hotel.
The Book shop offers the best books about Bhutan and Buddhism. Here are the list of Books available in the store.
Treasures of the Thunder Dragon - A Portrait of Bhutan by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk
ISBN : 10987654321
Price : Nu 495
Publications : Penguin Viking
Art of Living by- His Holiness Dalai lama
ISBN : 10987654321
Price : Nu 495
Publications : Penguin Viking
The World is Flat - The globalised world in 21st centuary by Thomas L.Friedman
ISBN : 0-141-02272-8
Price : Nu 495
Publications : Penguin Viking
In the shadow of Himalayas by Kurt Meyer , Pamela Deuel Meyer
ISBN : 10987654321
Price : Nu 495
Publications : Penguin Viking
The Other Books Available are : Books on Buddhism, Commerce &Mgmt, School Books, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Medical Science, Novels, Stories & Poetry, Children's Section, Tourist Guides & Maps, Wildlife & Environment, General Books
B- Mobile :Bhutan Mobile Service Provider
B-Mobile which is the sole cellular service in Bhutan initiated in 2003 with user from 10,000 in the first year now has about 200,000 potential cellular service users in the country and B-Mobile having already captured about 70,000 users today and still counting. B-Mobile was given the license for a five years period, which expires at the end of June next year.
The Service that B-Mobile Provides are :
Post Paid Service:
The standard package that consists of Voice, SMS, Call Forward, Call Hold, Call Wait, CLIP, STD and ISD facility. Other value-added features like CLIR, voice mail, itemized billing, international roaming, etc...can be added on as per requirement by paying additional charges. Nu. 10,000 security deposit is required to availing international roaming facility. Postpaid service is available only from B-Mobile counters.
Post Paid Tariff:
The Call charge ranges from Nu. 0.75 per 20 Second for Local Call and Nu. 1.25 - Nu. 1.75 for STD Calls.
Pre Paid Service:
Prepaid service offers a standard package containing voice, SMS, CLIP, STD, ISD facility. Prepaid service is quite handy and is recommended for budget conscious people. Prepaid service can be availed from any B-mobile customer service counters or from B-Mobile dealers in town.
Pre Paid Tariff:
The Call Charges range from Nu. 0.75 in off Peak (21:00 hours - 8:00 Hours) and Nu. 1 for every 20 Second.
SMS
Send short text messages to communicate with your family, friends and colleagues in an affordable and reliable way. This service is available to all B-Mobile users. Each text message can contain 160 characters (including space). Any message containing more characters than this limit will be sent as two or more messages provided the handset is capable of it.
The charges for SMS are as follows:
Within the Country: Nu. 1.25 per message
To India: Nu. 5 per message
International (excluding India ): Nu. 10 per message
Recharge Vouchers :
Recharge vouchers (scratch cards) are available at B-mobile customer service counters and dealers in the town. They charge a certain amount from each card as processing fee.
Various denominations of recharge vouchers are available from Nu. 50 to Nu.2000, for most common people Recharge voucher of Nu. 50, Nu.100, Nu.200, Nu.300 and Nu.500 are most preferred. The processing fee and Validity depends on the Amount of Recharge with Nu. 50 have the minimum Validity of 15 days and Just Nu.5 as processing Fee. Nu.100 and Nu.200 have 1 Month Validity. Nu 500 and Nu 1000 carries 2 Months Validity with Nu.1500 and Nu.2000 have the maximum validity of Three Months.
Frustrating Users:
This is something that every Mobile User and Cellular user of Bhutan would be aware and would be gossiping about the Service that Bhutan Telecom Limited Offers,With the amount of User increased day by day, the service in terms of call has deteriorated and when you attempt to call during the peak hours which starts from 5 PM to 9 PM in the Evening, you will be dialing about 20-30 times to get a line, this has been the much talk amongst the Bhutanese Mobile users, Step has been taken By B-Mobile to provide a efficient service yet it is still the same.
Nu.300 Prepaid Recharge Voucher
A Prepaid 200 recharge Voucher
Nu. 50 Prepaid Recharge Card
The Serial Number for The Recharge CoucherAugust 15, 2007
Lyonpo Jigmi Y Thinley elected as party president
The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) unanimously elected the former home minister, Lyonpo Jigmi Y Thinley, as the party president in a meeting held in Thimphu, today.
More than 351 members of the party attended the general meeting and all the members voted ‘Yes’ for Lyonpo Jigmi Thinley.
Thanking the party members Lyonpo Jigmi Thinley said that the party’s goal was to make DPT a unique party with the highest ethical standards and translate His Majesty’s vision to a reality.
The party is yet to appoint their secretary general and announce their constituency candidates. The party is scheduled to conduct a workshop for possible candidates and coordinators tomorrow, August 16 to discuss the party charter, discuss election rules and regulations, major national policies and issues, party culture and tradition and electoral campaign strategies.
A party spokesperson said that DPT will also establish a treasury committee, campaign committee, fund raising committee, information and publications committee and disciplinary committee.
The party submitted its application to register as a political party with the Election Commission of Bhutan this afternoon. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) submitted its application to register on August 6.
Source : Kuenselonline
Bhutan Scenario ; A view from Window
Bhutan Nature and vegetation Scenario, Just the picture of hills and Pine Tree, the Popular Tree found in the Higher Altitude of Bhutan.
A Butterfly on the flower
A George Valley
Pine Tree, the popular Tree of BhutanAugust 14, 2007
Bhutan's Embassies and Diplomatic Mission Abroad
Here is complete information about embassies of Bhutan within Bhutan and Those Based Abroad. Complete addresses, phone numbers and fax numbers have been provided here so that you are able to contact these embassies whenever you require.
| Bhutan's Diplomatic Missions Abroad | Diplomatic Missions in Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Royal Bhutanese Embassy | EMBASSY OF INDIA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, | India House Estate, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Delhi 110021, India | Thimphu Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tel: (+91-11) 26889230, 26889809 | Tel: +975-2-322280/322612 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fax: +975-2-323195/325341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fax: (+91-11) 26876710 | Phuntsholing, Liaison Office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Telex: 3162263 DRUK IN | Tel: 00-975-5-252632 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E-Mail: bhutan@del2.vsnl.net.in |
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| Internet: http://www.bhutan-info.org | Website: http://www.eoithimphu.org | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Royal Bhutanese Embassy | EMBASSY OF BANGLADESH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 375/1 Soi Ratchadanivej | Plot No. HIG-3, Upper Chubachu, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pracha-Uthit Road | Thimphu, Bhutan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Samsen Nok, Huay Kwang | P.O.Box 178, Thimpu Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bangkok 10320 | Tel: +975-2-322 539 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thailand |
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| Tel: (+66-2) 2744740/1/2 | Email: bdoot@druknet.net.bt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fax: (+66-2) 2744743 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E-Mail: bht_emb_bkk@yahoo.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Royal Bhutanese Embassy | THAILAND Royal Thai Consulate Office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| House No. 12, CEN Road # 107 | Honorary Consul of Thailand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gulshan Two, Dhaka 1212 | Thimphu Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bangladesh | Telephone : =975-2-323978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tel: (+880-2) 8826863, 8827160 |
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| Email: royalthaiconsulate@druknet.bt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E-Mail: bhtemb@bdmail.net | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Royal Bhutanese Embassy | AUSTRIA- Austrian Development Cooperation, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consul General | Austrian Coordination Bureau (ACB), | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Qurtuba Area, Block No. 4 | DI Vladimir Stehlik, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jaddah No. 7, Street 1, Villa 5 | P.O.B. 307, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P.O.Box 1510, Safat 13016, Kuwait | Thimphu, Bhutan, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tel: (+965) 5331506, 2516640, 2516650 | Tel. (00 975) 22 44 95, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fax 22 44 96. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E-Mail: bhutankuwait@hotmail.com | Email: acb@druknet.net.bt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E-Mail: butanemb@kems.net | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of | CANADA- Canadian Cooperation Office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bhutan to the United Nations | P.O. Box 201, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Two United Nations Plaza, 27th Floor | Thimphu, Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York, NY 10017, U.S.A. | Tel/Fax: 011 975 2 322109 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tel: (+1-212) 826-1919, 826-1990/1 | E-mail: canada@druknet.net.bt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website: http://www.cco.org.bt/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E-Mail: pmbnewyork@aol.com | http://cspace.unb.ca/bhutanproject/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E-Mail: btnun@undp.org | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Email: dnkun@undp.org | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of | DENMARK Liaison Office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bhutan to the United Nations | P.O. Box 614 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17-19, Chemin du Champ d'Anier | Thimphu Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1209 Geneva Switzerland | Phone: +975 22 33 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tel: (+41-22) 7990890 | Fax: +975 22 28 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Email: pbhrepkt@pbhrepkt.um.dk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E-Mail: mission.bhutan@ties.itu.int | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom | JAPAN JICA/JOCV Bhutan Office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| of Bhutan | Doy-Bum Lam (Above Memorial Chorten) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| c/o Franklin Advisory Services S.A. | Post Box No. 217 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rue Franklin 30 | Thimphu, Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1030 Brussels Belgium | Tel: +(975)-2- 322030, 323218 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tel: (+32-2) 7323880 | Fax: +(975)-2-323089 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E-mail: jicajvbt@druknet.net.bt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Web site: http://www.jica.org.bt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom | NETHERLANDS/SNV Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| of Bhutan | PO Box 815, Thimphu, Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fürstenbergstr. 20 | Phone: +975 2 322732/322900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 53117 Bonn Germany | Fax: +975 2 322649 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tel: (+49-228) 334725 | Email: pnooten@snv.org.bt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Website: http://www.snv.org.bt/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom | SWITZERLAND Helvetas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| of Bhutan | SDC Coordination Office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bahnhofplatz 4 | Hejo, Thimphu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen | Tel: (00975-2-) 322870 /323209 /327103 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Germany | (00975-2-) 323210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| E-Mail: dr.w.pfeiffer@t-online.de | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| of Bhutan | United Nations House, Thimphu, Bhutan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kowloon Centre, 2nd Floor | Tel:(975-2) 322424,322315, 322498, 322443 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Kowloon | , 323006(FAO), 325264(UNFPA) E-mail : fo.btn@undp.org | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hong Kong | Website: http://www.undp.org.bt/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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