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Son of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi demands proof of life from military government

The younger son of Myanmar's imprisoned pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is calling for the country's military-led government to provide proof that she is alive, after it claimed in April that her sentence was commuted to around 17 years and that she had been moved to house arrest.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong beautician pleads guilty to luring 2 women into Myanmar scam factory through Thailand

A Hong Kong beautician has admitted tricking two women into forced labour and confinement in Southeast Asia by offering them free flights and accommodation and promising a lucrative reward for transporting 48 million baht more than a year ago.

Bangkok Post

Xi backs Bangladesh in upholding sovereignty, 'rejecting foreign interference' in talks with PM Rahman

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged unwavering support for Bangladesh's sovereignty and rejection of foreign interference during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. Beijing also offered backing for Rahman's government and proposed a new economic corridor linking Bangladesh, Myanmar, and China. Discussions covered port modernization, a '2+2 dialogue' mechanism, and Mandarin's inclusion…

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Myanmar’s anti-drug crackdown: Authorities torch USD 600 million worth of seized narcotics

On the UN's International Day Against Drug Abuse, Myanmar incinerated over 50 tonnes of narcotics, valued at $600 million. This year's destruction effort is double that of last year's, emphasizing the country’s ongoing struggle as a key drug producer amidst conflict and inadequate governance. Authorities face substantial challenges from drug…

The Times of India

Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs

Myanmar authorities have burned more than $600 million worth of seized illegal drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, ketamine, marijuana and opium, in nationwide events marking the U.N.’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping has hosted more than a dozen leaders this year, as ‘middle powers’ look beyond the US

China’s leader wants to promote his alternative to the current world order, and his efforts are being assisted by a capricious US

The Guardian - AU

Mainland SE Asia's shifting dynamics

To see how Thailand is really doing, one needs to be outside the country. On a recent work trip to Hanoi, I found it inescapable that Thailand continues to fall behind even as its leaders pretend otherwise. Given the last two decades of political instability and prolonged economic doldrums, this…

Bangkok Post

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The international legal order is broken: 2 key shifts needed to fix it

The international legal order that was created after the second world war is no longer fit for purpose. Its response to urgent global problems like climate, poverty and pandemics is inadequate. Its key institutions like the United Nations are incapable of restoring peace in Ukraine, Iran, Sudan or the Democratic…

The Conversation

Thai woman faces a Myanmar court in an immigration trial tied to US diplomat’s killing

A Thai woman accused of killing her U.S. diplomat ex-husband has appeared in a Myanmar court

The Independent UK

UN blames Myanmar’s military for over 700 civilian deaths during election period

UN human rights agency flags air strikes as deadliest form of violence

The Independent UK

Over 5,000 ‘still trapped in Myanmar scam centres’

More than 5,300 people are still trapped in online scam centres near the Thai border in Myanmar, a human rights group says, over one year after thousands were freed during a multinational crackdown in the region.

Bangkok Post

Phuket snares illegal Chinese, Myanmar workers

PHUKET - Twenty-two illegal workers, mostly Chinese, were arrested at a construction site in Muang district on Tuesday, as investigators expanded their probe to include nominee ownership of the companies employing them.

Bangkok Post

How paragliding soldiers carrying bombs rain destruction on Myanmar’s villages

Military evades sanctions by using hobbyists’ motorised aircraft to bomb civilians in opposition-held territory

The Guardian - UK

Tuborg Ushers in a New Era with "You Don't Have To" Campaign, Reinforcing The Brand's Dynamic Identity by Partnering With Global Music Icon Jay Park to Ignite Asian Markets

HONG KONG, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuborg, Carlsberg Asia's flagship international brand, is building on the momentum of its global creative campaign "You Don't Have To," first introduced in March this year. The campaign is now expanding across key Asian markets, including China, Vietnam, and Myanmar.As Gen Z increasingly…

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Myanmar is making buying and selling roses illegal this week. Here’s why

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CGTN: China, Myanmar agree to deepen pragmatic cooperation across the board

BEIJING, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a new milestone in bilateral ties, President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing completed his first state visit to China from June 15 to 19, opening a new chapter of in-depth, multi-field pragmatic cooperation between the two neighboring countries. By visiting China Railway Construction…

The Independent UK

Wearing roses criminalised in Myanmar as Aung San Suu Kyi turns 81

Women are being urged to wear roses in their hair, people are encouraged to offer roses at Buddhist temples, and the protest against the military junta is being widely promoted on social media amid fears Suu Kyi is no longer alive

Bangkok Post

ID cards granted for Myanmar conflict refugees

The Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) has launched an identity card scheme for refugees from the Myanmar conflict living in controlled border areas in a bid to improve documentation and public services.

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Eight arrested over illegal ID‑card scheme linked to scams

CHIANG RAI — Eight people were arrested Thursday in Chiang Rai on suspicion of running a scheme that illegally issued Thai identity cards to foreigners, including Chinese and Myanmar nationals, allegedly enabling scammers, drug traffickers and money‑launderers, police said.

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Checkpoint reopening to boost Myanmar trade

The reopening of the Myawaddy border checkpoint is expected to bolster trade between Thailand and Myanmar, according to the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).

Euronews

UN says 2.4m refugees will need resettling in 2027 and warns of shortage of options

Afghan refugees are the largest group in need of resettlement, followed by people from South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, living in vast camps in Bangladesh.

Bangkok Post

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy

Myitsone Dam project and key Chinese investments expected to feature in talks, analysts say, as recent arrest of US scholar Min Zin in China adds to diplomatic backdrop

Bangkok Post

Myanmar eyes Asean Summit spot

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is pressing ahead on two fronts simultaneously -- the battlefield and diplomacy. For the latter, the Myanmar president and former junta leader aims to secure a return to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) fold by the next summit in November. Whether he succeeds…

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American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct

The former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar has been detained in Yangon

Euronews

US businessman detained in Myanmar over alleged Chamber of Commerce fraud

A former US Marine and ex-AmCham Myanmar president was detained at Yangon airport Thursday after the chamber uncovered $300,000 in allegedly unauthorised payments linked to former board members.

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