The Irrawaddy’s latest roundup includes incidents in Tanintharyi, Bago, Mandalay, Magwe and Sagaing regions and northern Shan State.
Thailand cuts power to Chinese-developed casinos at Myanmar border linked to cyberscams, drugs, human trafficking
The towns of Shwe Kokko and Lay Kay Kaw in Myanmar host gambling and entertainment complexes developed by Chinese investors that are accused of being centres for drug and human trafficking.
Legal officials say Myanmar’s Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal of Suu Kyi’s bribery conviction
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a special appeal of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s bribery conviction for allegedly receiving gold and thousands of dollars from a former political ally, legal officials said Tuesday.
India Apprehends American, Canadian Nationals Crossing Border Into Myanmar
While it was difficult to ascertain if foreign nationals were inside anti-junta training camps, The Diplomat identified three people from India, Thailand, and the U.S. outside camps at different locations.
Thai power supply cut to Myanmar casino towns amid allegations of organized crime operations
Thai officials revealed that a state enterprise responsible for exporting electricity to Myanmar has disconnected power supply to two border towns known for their casino complexes.
Bangladesh Promises No Forced Return Of Rohingya Refugees: UN
Bangladesh has promised that no Rohingya refugee will be returned to Myanmar against their will in a controversial proposed repatriation process, a top United Nations official has said.
Thai authorities help search for Malaysian woman missing near Myanmar border
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The authorities in Thailand have launched a search for a young Malaysian woman who has been missing since her last known whereabouts in the northern Chiang Rai province …
Russia attempts to retrieve exported tank and missile components from India and Myanmar
As Russia’s war against Ukraine grinds on, Russian state defense enterprises are seeking to repurchase military equipment components previously sold to India and Myanmar, Japanese news agency Nikkei …
Thailand Can Take Lead on Restoring Stability in Myanmar: Election-Winning MFP
Prospective PM Pita Limjaroenrat says his incoming coalition will guide ASEAN peace effort after more than two years of bloody military rule.
The Myanmar junta kills … and the rest of the world looks away
Since the coup in 2021 the carnage has been unceasing, meanwhile Russia and China continue to send weapons …