Military rule has been a complete and utter disaster for Myanmar. It's one of the poorest countries in the world, brutal repression, ethnic cleansing, isolation, the list goes on. There is nothing at all to redeem it.
Most middle-eastern countries do not have this either...
> but Myanmar is still richer than us.
but I am willing to bet they are richer than both Nepal and Myanmar. It seems what Myanmar has over Nepal is natural resources, (just like the middle eastern countries). This is nothing to be proud of.
China has a heavy influence in Nepal, and the tourist trade gives everyone a bad taste for Western anything.
I would agree with your statement otherwise.
It's a terrible reason, but that is their justification.
Conflict with the Northern provinces have been a constant for decades.