Thailand , Thailand , Thailand , China have lucrative deals with Singapore 's junta . Expert says sanctions have little impact on Myanmar economy . Experts recommend freezing personal assets of the ruling generals . China has signed a deal to build a natural gas pipeline from the west coast of Myanmar into western China . Such a move would need ASEAN support ; but ASEAN prefers soft diplomacy .
Thailand , Thailand , Thailand , China have lucrative deals with Singapore 's junta . Expert says sanctions have little impact on Myanmar economy . Experts recommend freezing personal assets of the ruling generals . Such a move would need ASEAN support ; but ASEAN prefers soft diplomacy .