BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand has received 260 human trafficking victims, more than half of them Ethiopians, from Myanmar, its army said on Thursday, in a massive repatriation that comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Myanmar’s Cultural Emblem: Thanakha’s UNESCO Journey
Thanakha, a traditional cosmetic paste in Myanmar, is celebrated across the nation even amid civil unrest. The natural product, rooted in heritage for over 1,000 years, is being considered for …
Over 250 people held at Myanmar scam centre released at Thai border
More than 250 people rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar were handed over to Thailand on Wednesday (Feb 12), a senior Thai army official said, following a series of crackdowns on the illegal …
Cut Off Myanmar Junta’s Financial Lifelines, Experts Urge
The world must do more to slam shut the junta’s coffers with smartly targeted sanctions against the banks and businesses that fund its war against its own people, economist says.
Interra seeking legal advice on whether Myanmar oilfield operations violate foreign laws
Report by Finance Uncovered and Justice for Myanmar alleges operator has ‘long enjoyed a close relationship’ with the military junta …
Myanmar welcomes Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for peace and meditation
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s meditation session in Yangon received an overwhelming response, with over 1,500 attendees, including Myanmar cabinet members, gathering at the National Theatre to hear …
Govt shrugs off Myanmar rallies against Thai sanctions
The government must protect Thais from Chinese scammers and will not be swayed by Myanmar rallies for a boycott of Thai goods after it cut off power, fuel and the internet to border areas where the …
Myanmar man to be deported for throwing dog into sea
Immigration police will deport a Myanmar man after he turned himself in to police for prosecution after a video clip showed him repeatedly throwing a beach dog into the sea two years ago.Pol Maj Gen …
Myanmar Teen Confesses to Beach Dog Cruelty Two Years Ago
A 19-year-old Myanmar national has confessed to throwing a dog repeatedly into the sea at a Chumphon beach, after a video of the incident went viral on social media. The act, which occurred two years …
11kg of heroin, over 4.6 million stimulant tablets seized in central Myanmar
Myanmar authorities have seized a drug trafficking gang along with 11 kg of heroin and over 4.6 million stimulant tablets in the central Mandalay region, the state-run daily The Mirror reported on …