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Will Myanmar's military plan succeed?
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 10/06/2025
» Following the recent devastating earthquake, Myanmar's military junta leaders are facing increasing pressure at home and abroad. Despite this, they are moving forward with their five-step plan, while still implementing the Asean peace plan. The most crucial part of their plan is to hold a general election between late December 2025 and early January 2026. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has already promised this to leaders from India, China, Russia, Belarus and Asean countries.
Revamping Asean's Myanmar strategy
News, Published on 24/05/2025
» Myanmar's civil war, now in its fourth year, has become a test not just of national resilience but of Asean's capacity to respond to crises within its own ranks.
Karen seizure of Myanmar base prompts refugee exodus
Online Reporters, Published on 10/05/2025
» Over 300 Myanmar nationals crossed the border into Tak province of Thailand early Saturday as fighting continued after Karen forces seized a military base from the Myanmar army in their state.
Myanmar junta extends post-quake truce amid reports of breaches
Published on 06/05/2025
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s military, also known as the Tatmadaw, announced an extension of a ceasefire until the end of this month, though there have been multiple reports of continued air strikes and mortar attacks on rebel-held territories during the recent truce.
Thailand ‘just a facilitator’ of Myanmar talks
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/04/2025
» Thailand's role in the recent talks between Asean chair Malaysia and the Myanmar junta in Bangkok is strictly that of a facilitator, the government clarified on Friday.
Anwar's big challenge
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2025
» Today, Malaysian Prime Minister and Asean chair Anwar Ibrahim will meet Myanmar's leader, Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, in Bangkok for an informal yet crucial dialogue that could help alleviate the ongoing turmoil in Myanmar.
Earthquake shakes Myanmar military regime
Oped, Published on 03/04/2025
» Two powerful earthquakes jolted and devastated Myanmar, causing widespread death and destruction for a country already reeling from the effects of ongoing civil conflict. The M7.7 quakes created stunning devastation in central Myanmar as well as in neighbouring Thailand, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging the storied city of Mandalay.
Myanmar quake victim rescued after 5 days as aid calls grow
AFP, Published on 02/04/2025
» MANDALAY — Rescuers on Wednesday pulled a man alive from the rubble five days after Myanmar's devastating earthquake, as calls grew for the junta to allow more aid in and halt attacks on rebels.
Burma on the brink of ousting the military?
News, Published on 27/02/2025
» If the Burmese drive General Min Aung Hlaing and his brutal military regime from power, as they seem about to do, the first thing they should do afterwards is take a leaf from Costa Rica's book and abolish the army. Don't reform it or downsize it; just get rid of it forever.
Nay Pyi Taw's goals still out of reach
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 04/02/2025
» As Myanmar's crisis enters its fifth year this week, there is still no light at the end of the tunnel.