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Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top opium producer
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» Myanmar became the world's biggest producer of opium in 2023, overtaking Afghanistan after the Taliban government's crackdown on the trade, according to a United Nations report released on Tuesday.
Tackling our precarious border scenario
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 12/12/2023
» While the international community is focusing on the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, another humanitarian crisis is taking place along Thailand's western front as the clashes between Myanmar's government and ethnic armed groups intensify.
UN: Hundreds of refugees adrift in Andaman
Published on 06/12/2023
» About 400 people are believed to be stranded on two boats adrift in the Andaman Sea, the United Nations refugee agency says, calling on nearby governments to help rescue them.
AFC Cup tie moved to Bangkok after Australia denies Myanmar club visas
Published on 27/11/2023
» SYDNEY: An AFC Cup tie between Australia's Macarthur FC and Shan United of Myanmar has been moved from Sydney to a neutral venue in Bangkok after the Australian government refused to grant visas to the visiting players, Football Australia (FA) said on Monday.
24 more Thais repatriated to Chiang Rai
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/11/2023
» Another group of 24 Thais, trapped in northern Myanmar due to escalating clashes between Myanmar soldiers and ethnic rebel groups, were repatriated to the Mae Sai border district of Chiang Rai province yesterday.
More Thais return home from conflict-ridden Myanmar
Online Reporters, Published on 24/11/2023
» Another group of 24 Thais, who were trapped in northern Myanmar due to escalating clashes between Myanmar soldiers and ethnic rebel groups, were repatriated to Mae Sai border district of Chiang Rai province on Friday.
Army IDs 3 fugitives among 41 returnees
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/11/2023
» Chiang Rai: Three Thais among the 41 repatriated on Saturday from conflict-ridden Myanmar were found to have outstanding arrest warrants, authorities said.
Myanmar still a ticking time bomb
Editorial, Published on 19/11/2023
» In the three years following the Feb 1 coup in Myanmar, the situation in the country has gone from bad to hellish. In fact, the situation has deteriorated so much that Thailand has no option but to start taking proactive steps to prepare for an imminent humanitarian crisis.
Three Thai returnees from Myanmar face warrants
Online Reporters, Published on 18/11/2023
» Three Thais among the 41 repatriated on Saturday afternoon from conflict-ridden Myanmar were found to have outstanding arrest warrants, authorities say.
Myanmar junta attacked on new fronts, thousands flee to India
Published on 13/11/2023
» Ethnic minority insurgent groups attacked security posts in Myanmar on Monday, residents, rebels and an official said, as fighting erupted on two new fronts, and thousands of people crossed into neighbouring India seeking safety.