A coronavirus cluster in Thailand grew to 10 on Wednesday amid fears scores of other Thai women connected to a hotel in a notorious Myanmar border town could be infected and may attempt to return home …
Investigation into shooting attack on Myanmar journalist goes nowhere
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for an independent inquiry into a clearly targeted shooting attack on Swe Win, the Myanmar Now news website’s well-known editor, in which both civilian and …
Myanmar’s Long COVID-19 First Wave Continues
The coronavirus continues its rapid spread in Myanmar, with the number of confirmed cases surpassing 90,000 and threatening to spread to neighboring countries. After months of being relatively …
Thailand Finds More Virus Infections Among Illegal Entrants
Thailand reported six new coronavirus cases among people who illegally entered the country from neighboring Myanmar, prompting authorities to warn of criminal charges against anyone sneaking into the …
China seeks greater cooperation with Myanmar’s NLD
CHINA wants to see greater cooperation with Myanmar’s National League for Democracy (NLD)-led government during its upcoming second term.
Myanmar considers reopening plans
Even as Myanmar struggles with more than 88,000 Covid-19 cases Myanmar Tourism Marketing (MTM) presents ‘White Paper’ recommendations on “reopening and safety first.” MTM gained valuable observations …
Coronavirus: Vietnam, Thailand on alert for outbreaks, Malaysia to charge Top Glove
Vietnam reported its first Covid-19 cases in three months, while Thailand called for calm after four women tested positive after visiting Myanmar.
Fourth woman who sneaked back from Myanmar infected
Senior health officials announce the new Covid-19 infection in Chiang Mai, as another woman who crossed the border illegally from Myanmar to Mae Sai district tests positive. (Photo: Disease Control …
Myanmar military extends non-operation period against armed groups
The Myanmar military on Tuesday announced the extension of the suspension period of its operations against armed groups until the end of December.
Festival of Lights marked in Myanmar
The Tazaungdaing Festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, falls on the full moon day in the eighth month of the traditional Myanmar calendar. It is celebrated in Myanmar as a national holiday …