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Myanmar eyes return to Asean fold
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/02/2024
» To understand the current game plan of Myanmar's military regime, it is perhaps a good time to remind ourselves of the letter written by former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on Aug 19, 2022. The rather blunt personal letter urged the junta leader to implement the Five-Point Consensus (5PC), saying that if he fails to do so, his Asean colleagues might ban Myanmar from all meetings and recognise the National Unity Government (NUG). In short, Asean would give the seat to the NUG. The letter angered the general, and Hun Sen's practical advice was ignored, including his call for amnesty for four activists who had been sentenced to death. For the past three years, Myanmar's seat at Asean's high-level meetings has been left vacant. Then, on Feb 29, the seat was occupied temporarily.
RTAF tries to salvage reputation with clip
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/07/2022
» The air force has released a video clip to try to rebut criticism about the country's airspace defence capabilities following the incursion by a Myanmar fighter jet at the end of last month.
Can Myanmar be saved?
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/03/2021
» After a month under military rule, Myanmar remains gripped by anger and frustration. Despite the growing danger to their personal safety, thousands of people continue to hit the streets daily to demand the release of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and a return to democracy.
Suu Kyi still holds out hope, says Surakiart
News, Published on 14/02/2018
» Former foreign minister Surakiart Sathirathai, head of the Advisory Board to the Committee for Implementation of the Recommendations on Rakhine State, appointed by Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, discussed the challenges of his new role with NATTAYA CHETCHOTIROS.
Bangkok office occupancy rate hits record
Reuters, Published on 17/07/2015
» Despite the pall hanging over the economy, office occupancy rates in Bangkok have surged to a record.
US urges Myanmar to end violence
AFP, Published on 18/04/2014
» UNITED NATIONS - The US ambassador to the UN urged Myanmar on Thursday to intervene to stop communal violence there and protect humanitarian workers in the volatile western state of Rakhine.
Next three years will be crucial
Asia focus, Published on 10/09/2012
» Thai investors should seize the opportunity to invest in Myanmar within the next three years before the Asean Economic Community is formed in 2015, according to Thailand’s ambassador.