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Next few months crucial in Myanmar war
Published on 07/05/2024
» In the jungles of southeastern Myanmar’s Dawna Hills, rebels from an armed ethnic group are fighting to hold back columns of reinforcements sent by the country’s ruling junta to try to reclaim Myawaddy, a critical trading outpost on the Thai border.
Dealing with Myanmar
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2024
» As the civil war between Myanmar junta forces and ethnic rebel groups builds, Thailand will be a focal point for providing humanitarian support to large numbers of refugees expected to flee across the border. Thailand -- as an Asean member and Myanmar neighbour -- is also expected to play a role in fostering negotiations and helping Myanmar return to peace.
Philippines will push back against China if maritime interests ignored: Marcos
Published on 04/03/2024
» Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said his country will cooperate with China despite increased tensions, but would push back when its sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in South China Sea are ignored.
Without naming China, Australia warns SE Asia of 'coercive actions'
Published on 04/03/2024
» SYDNEY: Australia said on Monday Indo-Pacific and Southeast Asian countries are facing serious defence threats as it set aside more funds for maritime security projects with Asean countries during a summit with regional leaders in Melbourne.
US, Philippines hold air patrol, drawing China rebuke
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/02/2024
» MANILA - The United States and the Philippines conducted a joint air patrol over areas facing the disputed South China Sea in another display of a stronger defence alliance, drawing China’s rebuke as maritime tensions linger.
Taiwan reports Chinese ‘combat patrols’
Published on 26/01/2024
» TAIPEI - Taiwan’s defence ministry said it detected 23 Chinese air force planes operating around the island and carrying out “joint combat readiness patrols” with Chinese warships on Friday, ahead of high-level China-US talks in Thailand.
Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity as election nears
Reuters, Published on 30/11/2023
» TAIPEI - Taiwan again reported Chinese warplanes and warships around the island on Thursday, including aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as Beijing keeps up its military activities ahead of Taiwan's January election.
PM: No Chinese police patrols
Published on 14/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said there was no plan to invite Chinese police officers to patrol local tourist destinations, seeking to clear the air after comments by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) about such a programme created a furore.
China war games a 'stern warning' to Taiwan
AFP, Published on 19/08/2023
» BEIJING: China held air and sea drills around Taiwan on Saturday, in what it said was a "stern warning" after the island's vice president visited the United States.
China launches drills around Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 19/08/2023
» SHANGHAI: China's military began drills around Taiwan on Saturday, saying it was a "serious warning" to separatist forces, in an angry and widely expected response to a visit of Vice President William Lai to the United States.