Chinese actor Wang Xing has been found safe in Myanmar today (Jan 7) after losing contact with his girlfriend on Jan 3 in Thailand, where he had travelled to believing it was for work. His girlfriend, …
Chinese embassies in Myanmar and Thailand keep in active contact with Wang Xing’s family and relevant departments
Some Thai media outlets reported that the missing Chinese actor Wang Xing had been located in Myanmar and is about to return to Thailand. The Chinese Embassy in Thailand told the Global Times on …
Is War on the Horizon? Bangladesh’s Military Buildup, India Tensions, and Myanmar Rebels Stirring Trouble
As the interim government under Mohammad Yunus grows closer to Pakistan, and the Arakan Army in Myanmar expands its reach near Bangladesh’s borders, the prospect of conflict looms large.
Govt regrets Myanmar’s continued detention of Thai fishers, asks for patience
Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said four Thai fishing crew members were not released by Myanmar on Saturday as earlier expected because their release process is still underway.
Border pass now mandatory for citizens of India and Myanmar living within 10-km radius
The border pass valid for a stay of up to seven days is being issued to both Myanmarese and Indian citizens visiting each other countries on production of documents verifying that they live within the territorial limit of 10 km on either side of the international border,
Police Bring Home 151 Thais from Myanmar in Scam Crackdown
Thai police officials coordinated with Myanmar authorities to repatriate 151 Thai nationals, 74 men and 77 women, on Saturday, as part of a broader crackdown on transnational online gambling and call
Myanmar junta to free 5,864 prisoners under amnesty
Myanmar’s military government will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty marking the Southeast Asian nation’s independence day, state media said on Saturday. Myanmar has …
Myanmar’s military rulers enact cybersecurity law with wide-ranging censorship provisions
Military-ruled Myanmar, already notorious for cracking down on free speech, has enacted a new cybersecurity law with wide-ranging controls on the flow of information.
Malaysia doubles patrols to find Myanmar migrant boats after nearly 200 detained
Malaysia’s coastguard said on Friday it was doubling patrols in its waters to locate boats carrying undocumented Myanmar migrants, after almost 200 were detained on an island in the northwestern …
Malaysia detains 196 Myanmar migrants, vows to double patrols
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) — Malaysia’s coastguard said on Friday it was doubling patrols in its waters to locate boats carrying undocumented Myanmar migrants, after almost 200 were detained on an island …