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OPINION

Crunch time for Phumtham

Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2025

» New interior minister, and current acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, is a man who can make tough decisions. His recent record includes the decision to return Uyghurs to China early this year, as demanded by Beijing. Last month, he approved a long-delayed, controversial submarine procurement from China -- a call that even junta leader-cum-prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha shied away from.

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OPINION

Is Asean now a new 'balancing wheel'?

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 15/07/2025

» Last week's Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting reflects its continued relevance in an increasingly unstable world. Amid US unilateralism and US President Donald Trump's tariff nationalism, Asean has reasserted itself as a balancing wheel -- a stabilising force on which its dialogue partners can still depend.

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WORLD

Nigeria's former president Buhari dead at 82

AFP, Published on 14/07/2025

» ABUJA - Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari -- who led his country first as a junta strongman and later as an elected democrat -- died Sunday at the age of 82, his aide and the presidency said.

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OPINION

Can Pheu Thai retain its grip on power?

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/07/2025

» Thaksin Shinawatra reappeared in politics after a conspicuous absence following the leak of the phone conversation between his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn and former Cambodian PM Hun Sen.

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WORLD

Attack on monastery in Myanmar kills at least 23

Published on 11/07/2025

» At least 23 people have been confirmed dead, including four children, after an attack on a monastery in a village in Sagaing region of Myanmar, witnesses said on Friday.

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GENERAL

Myanmar junta chief asks Trump for sharp reduction in 40% tariff rate

Published on 11/07/2025

» Myanmar's ruling military general has asked US President Donald Trump for a reduction in the 40% tariff rate on his country's exports to the US and is ready to send a negotiation team to Washington if needed, state media reported on Friday.

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THAILAND

Thais part of Asean peace talk team

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/07/2025

» Thai officials will be part of an Asean delegation discussing peace with Myanmar's junta government in the capital, Nay Pyi Taw, next month, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Wednesday.

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WORLD

China pressures rebels in Myanmar rare-earth belt

Published on 08/07/2025

» The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar.

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OPINION

Myanmar's 'my way' vs Asean norms

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 08/07/2025

» It appeared to be a done deal. During their summit on May 26, Asean leaders agreed to admit Timor-Leste as the 11th member of the regional bloc. Since then, Nay Pyi Taw has raised an unexpected objection, with the junta issuing an official statement that could potentially embarrass Asean and its current chair, Malaysia.

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WORLD

Myanmar junta releases 93 child soldiers after UN criticism

Reuters, Published on 04/07/2025

» NAY PYI DAW - Myanmar's ruling junta said on Friday it has already discharged 93 minors from military service, responding to a United Nations (UN) report last month accusing it and its allies of recruiting over 400 children, many in combat roles.