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Flash floods from Myanmar dam sweep away people and vendors' stalls in Thai village
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Flash floods from Myanmar dam sweep away people and vendors' stalls in Thai village
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Myanmar transfers democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest: Citing the need to protect fragile detainees, including former PM Suu Kyi and ex-president ...
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Myanmar rebels target stranded junta troops near Thai border: (Reuters) -- Fighting raged at Myanmar's eastern frontier with Thailand on Saturday, witnesses ...
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Quick Glance: Clashes Escalate at Myanmar-Thailand Border: Rebels Target Junta Troops
- Fighting erupted at Myanmar's eastern frontier with Thailand on April 20, 2024, as rebels attempted to flush out junta troops stranded at a border bridge for days.
- Resistance fighters and ethnic minority rebels captured the key trading town of Myawaddy on the Myanmar side, dealing a critical blow to the struggling military.
- Witnesses heard explosions and heavy machine gun fire near a strategic bridge, with around 200 people seeking refuge in Thailand as the Myanmar military faces a significant setback.
- Myanmar's military, embroiled in low-intensity conflicts, is grappling with a civil war against ethnic minority armies and a resistance movement, suffering from the loss of Myawaddy and tax revenue.
Myanmar troops withdraw from border town following clashes: Myanmar junta troops stationed in an embattled border town have withdrawn from their positions ...
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Thailand's Songkran Water Festival washes away bad luck: The Songkran festival, also known as the water festival, marks the start of Thailand's traditional New ...
reuters.com/pictures/thailands-songkran-water-festival-washes-away-bad-luck-2024-04-14/
Myanmar regime sends Russian aircraft to bomb lost territory: BANGKOK -- From their perch in Thailand, air force officers track radar blips of the busy skies ...
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Insight: In a rebel-held Myanmar town, fragile unity pushes junta to the brink: Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized from the ...
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Myanmar instability hampers India's bid to send home refugees: Fighting between Myanmar's rebel forces and the ruling junta has delayed India's effort to send ...
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Myanmar border hub residents flee to Thailand amid gunfire, explosions: Residents of a Myanmar trade hub fled across the border to Thailand on Tuesday amid the ...
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Thais and foreigners splash each other with water during Songkran Water Festival to celebrate Thai New Year, in Bangkok.
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Myanmar rebels say they have repelled junta push to take back border town: A resistance group fighting Myanmar's military rule said on Sunday its fighters had ...
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Bank of Thailand ignores Srettha's pressure to cut interest rate: BANGKOK -- When Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin convened a meeting last week to ...
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Quick Glance: Bank of Thailand Resists Pressure Amid Economic Discussions
- The Thai Prime Minister is urging the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy.
- Anticipating inflation growth, the central bank delegates baht-weakening issues to the government.
- During a meeting to address the flagship stimulus program, the Prime Minister requested the presence of the Bank of Thailand's governor.
Myanmar’s junta is losing ever more ground: Our correspondent spent three days with one rebel group
economist.com/asia/2024/04/11/myanmars-junta-is-losing-ever-more-ground
Safe-haven gold snaps record highs, heads for fourth weekly gain: Gold prices climbed on Friday to hit a historic peak as central bank purchases amid ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/gold-prices-hit-record-highs-safe-haven-demand-2024-04-12/
Why the War in Myanmar Matters: A devastating, yearslong civil war is heating up, but it still hasn’t attracted broad international notice.
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/myanmar-civil-war-consequences.html
Exclusive: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told @Reuters the central bank should cut its key interest rate by at least a quarter point this week as the ...
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KDDI, Sumitomo Corp. announce loss in Myanmar telecom business: TOKYO -- Japanese telecommunication operator KDDI announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary in ...
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Myanmar refugees take shelter in Thailand's Mae Sot: Mae Sot has become an uneasy refuge for Burmese on the run, akin to Cold War-era Berlin or Casablanca.
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Malaysian beauty queen stripped of her title over viral Thai holiday video: influencer-turned-beauty queen Viru Nikah Terinsip has been stripped of her title ...
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ASEAN Calls Again for End to Myanmar Violence As Conflicts Flare: Foreign ministers from the Southeast Asian bloc have spoken out following the fall of Myawaddy ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/asean-calls-again-for-end-to-myanmar-violence-as-conflicts-flare/
Thai Prosecutors Delay Decision on Thaksin’s Royal Insult Case: Thai prosecutors delayed a decision on whether to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...
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Southeast Asians Don’t Really Care About the Myanmar Crisis: A recent survey of regional elite opinion shows a surprising lack of regional concern about the ...
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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Myanmar, EMSC says: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) ...
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Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
Thai PM says Myanmar regime 'losing strength': Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Reuters now is a good time to open talks with Myanmar as the military ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-pm-says-myanmar-regime-losing-strength-2024-04-08/
Reuters World News: Myanmar's rebels and other top stories: Iran signals to Washington that it will respond to Israel's attack on its Syrian embassy in a way ...
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Theatres of war: Military vs. resistance cinema: Pro-military movies that once captivated the Myanmar public are now objects of ridicule for their tired cliches ...
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Myanmar's army massacred Rohingyas. Now it wants their help: The BBC learns of at least 100 Rohingyas conscripted in recent weeks to fight for the embattled ...
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Myanmar military faces humiliating rout on Thai border: BANGKOK -- Myanmar civil servants and officials of the military regime began evacuating the eastern town ...
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Delays, extortion and forced ID changes common for Muslims at government offices: Imagine being suddenly given a new nationality or ethnicity by a government ...
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Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/thailand-new-zealand-to-resume-direct-flights-elevate-ties
Thai PM says issue of Myanmar dialogue remains sensitive: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday there were sensitive issues to consider regarding ...
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Cops: Suspect bought new pistol for RM5K days before KLIA shooting: Investigators say alleged shooter purchased Glock 19 from Thai national.
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Ethnic Mon groups announce anti-junta alliance in southern Myanmar: The Mon State Revolutionary Force and Mon State Defense Force were formed after the 2021 coup ...
rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/mon-groups-alliance-04172024161315.html
China's military plans more drills near Myanmar border: China will hold air defence and live-fire drills near its border with Myanmar from Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-military-plans-more-drills-near-myanmar-border-2024-04-17/
Slow traffic on several highways: KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major highways was slow as the Hari Raya holidays came to an end.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/14/slow-traffic-on-several-highways
Southeast Asians Don’t Really Care About the Myanmar Crisis: A recent survey of regional elite opinion shows a surprising lack of regional concern about the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/southeast-asians-dont-really-care-about-the-myanmar-crisis/
Innovative prostheses offer hope on Thai-Myanmar border: MAE SOT, Thailand -- In a small workshop in western Thailand, Aung Tin Tun puts the finishing touches to ...
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Fight back or flee? Myanmar draft forces hard choices on youth: Weeks after Myanmar's military government announced a nationwide draft, two young women from ...
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China and ASEAN need to work together on Myanmar crisis: Observers: Beijing, for its efforts, has been unable to hold Myanmar’s military or armed groups to a ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-conflict-crisis-china-asean-mediation-4275096
Thai Officials Warn Releasing Fish Into Nature Won’t Bring Good Karma but Ecological Harm
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Myanmar’s New Taxation and Conscription Policies Are Likely to Increase Irregular Migration
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Thailand denies Myanmar officials on Myawaddy evacuation flight: BANGKOK -- The Thai government on Tuesday said it remains neutral in the intensifying three-year ...
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🔊 Thousands of people are crossing into Thailand from Myanmar as fighting intensifies between the army and rebel groups. Hear more on Reuters World News daily ...
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Weather: Heavy rainfall forecast for parts of Oman I Times of Oman: According to Civil Aviation Authority
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Diver buys £15 shark from Thai restaurant to stop it being eaten and releases it into ocean
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Thai author seeks to reopen probe into 1946 death of King Ananda: A Thai court is holding hearings on a petition seeking to reopen one of the most controversial ...
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Reuters World News: Myanmar's rebels and other top stories: Iran signals to Washington that it will respond to Israel's attack on its Syrian embassy in a way ...
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Photographer documents disappearing face tattoos of Myanmar's Chin women: BANGKOK --- The woman's eyes are closed. She looks content, perhaps there is a ...
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CNN verifies gruesome videos: Myanmar's military burns men alive: Since the military seized power in Myanmar in 2021, opponents of the government have been ...
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Thai LGBT activists celebrate vote that brings marriage equality closer: Thai LGBT activists celebrated another victory on Tuesday after a marriage equality bill ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-lgbt-activists-celebrate-vote-that-brings-marriage-equality-closer-2024-04-02/
Half of Myanmar’s people forced into poverty by civil war, UN report finds | CNN: Once considered among the most promising economies in Southeast Asia ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/asia/myanmar-poverty-civil-war-intl-hnk/
Myanmar's military-ruled capital attacked by drones: The exiled former government say they've launched a drone attack amid the country's escalating civil war.
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Video: A fading dream of return for Myanmar migrant families: The military coup has made the lives of not only local citizens but also some long-term Burmese ...
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Passengers jump into the sea to escape Thai ferry fire: Foreign tourist passengers jumped into the sea to escape a raging ferry fire in the Gulf of Thailand ...
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Quick Glance: Thailand Ferry Fire: Passengers Jump into Sea to Escape Blaze
- Panicked passengers jumped into the sea to escape a raging ferry fire in the Gulf of Thailand early Thursday, with all 108 people on board being safe.
- A passenger heard a crackling sound and smelled smoke before the fire broke out, leading to a chaotic evacuation.
- Videos showed people rushing out of the cabin, donning life vests as thick black smoke engulfed the ferry. Several boats came to the rescue as the ferry was ablaze.
- The fire, originating in the engine, was contained. The cause is under investigation, and the ferry did not sink. Rescue involved jumping into the sea due to the risk of explosions near the ferry.
World Bank cuts Thai GDP growth outlook to 2.8% this year
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Quick Glance: Debt, trade barriers, and uncertainty to hinder Asian economies in 2024, World Bank report warns
- The World Bank forecasts a slowdown in the growth of Asian economies to 4.5% this year from 5.1% in 2023.
- The report highlights that debt, trade barriers, and policy uncertainties are dampening the region's economic dynamism, emphasizing the need to address long-term issues such as weak social safety nets and underinvestment in education.
- A significant risk lies in the possibility of major central banks, including the US Federal Reserve, maintaining higher interest rates post-pandemic.
- The region could significantly improve with enhanced productivity and efficiency, stressing the importance of removing investment restrictions and investing more in education.
🔊 Anti-junta rebels have seized a key border town in Myanmar. Listen to @DevjyotGhoshal on what this latest defeat means for the military government ...
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A military base in the capital of army-ruled Myanmar came under attack by drones, the shadow government and local media said ...
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UN chief appoints former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop as UN special envoy for Myanmar
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Quick Glance: Julie Bishop Assumes Key Role in Myanmar Conflict
- Julie Bishop was appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the special envoy for Myanmar, filling a position vacant for 10 months.
- Former UN Undersecretary-General for Singapore, Noeleen Heyzer, concluded her tenure after 20 months in June 2023.
- Bishop brings extensive political experience and garnered support from Australia's current Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
- The escalation of the conflict in Myanmar since the 2021 military takeover has resulted in a nationwide armed confrontation with ongoing devastating impacts.
As Myanmar starts military draft, many flee the country: BANGKOK/YANGON -- Younger adults in Myanmar are streaming out of the country as the military sends draft ...
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The izakaya gets a buzzy L.A. makeover at Budonoki, with very good snacks and sake cocktails
latimes.com/food/story/2024-04-18/budonoki-japanese-melrose-la-times-review-bill-addison
Thai court accepts case seeking to disband opposition Move Forward Party: Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday accepted a case seeking the dissolution of ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-court-accepts-case-seeking-disband-opposition-move-forward-party-2024-04-03/
Casualties from Myanmar landmines jump to over 1,000 last year, says UNICEF: The number of civilian casualties, including children, who were killed or maimed by ...
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UN calls on governments to stop exports of jet fuel to Myanmar: GENEVA: The UN's leading human rights body agreed Thursday (Apr 4) to measures aimed at putting ...
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‘Forgotten people’ are getting less help and can’t find work: Myanmar’s stagnant economy has left millions in poverty. But for people disabled by leprosy ...
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Thai car production faces tough year despite rising EV bookings: BANGKOK -- Thailand's automotive industry is not out of the woods yet despite a strong ...
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Myanmar's resistance groups launch drone attack on Naypyitaw : An alliance opposed to Myanmar's military junta has reportedly targeted two military ...
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12 injured in bomb blasts in Myanmar's Mandalay during Thingyan water festival: Twelve people were injured in bomb blasts during the Thingyan water festival in ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/14/12-injured-in-bomb-blasts-in-myanmar039s-mandalay-during-thingyan-water-festival
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing takes part in Bangkok’s Songkran parade: Fan was dressed in traditional Thai costume and stood atop a float fashioned from a tuk-tuk ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/15/chinese-actress-fan-bingbing-takes-part-in-bangkoks-songkran-parade
Myanmar junta slams UN's 'one-sided' human rights claims: YANGON: Myanmar's junta on Tuesday (Apr 9) slammed the United Nation's (UN) ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-united-nations-human-rights-violations-new-special-envoy-4252736
Elon Musk postpones India visit | Solomon Islands' Pro-China PM wins : Watch in the top headlines of the hour: - Elon Musk postpones India visit - Myanmar ...
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Myanmar troops retreat to Thai border bridge after days of fighting: Deteriorating situation in Myawaddy adds to pressure on generals who seized power in a 2021 ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/myanmar-troops-retreat-to-thai-border-bridge-after-days-of-fighting
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