The Latest Breaking News from Myanmar

Hudson targets perfect finish

Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson believes having his players rested and fully fit after a tough away game against the Philippines will be crucial as the War Elephants prepare to take on Myanmar in the final Group B match of the Asean Hyundai Cup on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Myanmar targets growth in trade

Thailand and Myanmar have pledged to deepen economic cooperation, reopen key trade routes and accelerate investment as both countries seek to raise bilateral trade to US$12 billion (397 billion baht).

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

MoUs boost Myanmar ties

Thailand and Myanmar signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on Thursday aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in labour, transboundary water quality management and space technology.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Leader of Myanmar's military-backed government arrives in Thailand seeking political legitimacy

The leader of Myanmar's military-backed government has arrived in Thailand on an official visit

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Min Aung Hlaing talks to address bilateral challenges

Thailand and Myanmar are preparing to to discuss border security, transnational crime, trade recovery and peace efforts during Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s official visit to Thailand on Thursday and Friday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Cabinet backs revised Myanmar labour pact

Revised labour agreements with Myanmar are aimed at strengthening protections for migrant workers and ensuring cross-border recruitment is conducted through legal channels, a deputy government spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Malaysia says Myanmar refugee return will not go ahead if lives are at risk

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia will ⁠not proceed with repatriating 5,000 ​Myanmar refugees if their lives are found to be at risk upon ​their return, a government spokesman said ‌on Wednesday, as authorities continued to screen the refugees ahead of the planned handover. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that the…

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Myanmar civil war nears rare opening for talks

After more than five years of fighting, ​a rare window for talks over Myanmar’s devastating civil war is appearing, driven ‌by a shift on the battlefield where the military has regained ground and mounting regional pressure to engage.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Myanmar visit tests ties

Tomorrow, Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will visit Thailand on a two-day trip touted as marking a new chapter in Thailand's relationship with post-election Myanmar.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Border mining poisoning rivers

As Myanmar's military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Thailand this week, much of the media attention will focus on diplomacy and trade, without raising critical questions. Nevertheless, one crisis directly affecting the health and security of people across both nations requires immediate attention: transboundary river contamination from mining…

Bangkok Post · Aug 5