Si Thu Phyo was scavenging for leftover gemstones when he felt the earth shake loose around him.The 21-year-old was hard at work in one of the world's largest jade mines, in Kachin State in northern ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi confirms contesting for second term
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday formally declared her intention to seek a second term in an election in November that is seen as a test of the Southeast Asian nation's tentative democratic ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar govt allows ethnic groups to draft own charters
The agreement will be discussed at the fourth session of the Union Peace Conference - 21st Century Panglong in Nay Pyi Taw from August 19 to 21. Earlier in the week, the Tatmadaw (military) and ethnic ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi will contest election
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has formally declared her intention to seek a second term in an election in November that is seen as a test of the Southeast Asian nation's tentative democratic reforms ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand orders new investigation into Red Bull heir’s alleged hit and run
Charges against Vorayuth Yoovidhya for killing a policeman in 2012 were dropped last month but the move prompted anger Agence France-Presse in Bangkok Thailand’s attorney general has ordered a new ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand plans to widen medical marijuana production
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand’s cabinet approved amendments on Tuesday to its narcotics act to allow private production and sale of marijuana for medical use, officials said With a tradition of using ... ( read original story ...)
ADB to lend Thailand $1.5 billion to aid virus response
The Asian Development Bank announced Tuesday it will provide a $1.5 billion loan to Thailand to aid its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Thailand’s Cabinet approved ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand launches another probe in Red Bull heir’s ‘hit-and-run’
Thailand's attorney general ordered a new investigation Tuesday into the heir to the Red Bull billions accused of a fatal hit-and-run, following public outrage after his charges were dropped last ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protesters openly criticise monarchy in Harry Potter-themed rally
Demonstrators issue rare rebuke in country where defaming royals is punishable by up to 15 years in jail ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protesters gather for Harry Potter-themed demonstrations against monarchy
Protesters wearing “Harry Potter” gowns and scarves and waving magic wands took to the streets of the Thai capital Bangkok yesterday to demand changes to the monarchy. Speakers at a Thai ... ( read original story ...)