The Latest Breaking News from Myanmar

Myanmar earthquake felt in the North

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 that struck Myanmar late on Friday night was felt in several districts of Chiang Rai and neighbouring areas, according to the Meteorological Department.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2023

130th joint patrol on Mekong River begins

KUNMING: Law-enforcement authorities from China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand joined forces on Wednesday to begin the 130th Mekong River joint patrol.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023

Troops on border raise malaria fears

KANCHANABURI: Malaria concerns are growing among soldiers patrolling along the Myanmar border in Sangkhla Buri district, according to the army.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023

Competitiveness affects Indonesia ties

Just two years ago, Thailand and Indonesia commemorated the 70th anniversary of relations, with both sides holding events to celebrate. Over the year, they mapped out various plans that would boost bilateral ties with the aim of establishing and hastening a "strategic partnership". These included strengthening political and economic relations,…

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

On World Refugee Day, cuisines from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Myanmar, came together in Chennai

Chennai got a taste of traditional dishes from Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Afganistan like Kabuli pulao, dhooi pila and sodhi cooked by refugees residing in Tamil Nadu at the Refugee Food Festival in Semmozhi Poonga.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

Pro-government ethnic militias in east Myanmar shift loyalty to join fighters against military rule

Members of resistance groups in Myanmar say units of an ethnic militia in eastern Kayah state that is nominally part of the military have switched sides, allying themselves with the country’s pro-democracy movement to carry out attacks in recent weeks on army outposts and a police station

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Thousands of Myanmar nationals take refuge as fighting continues

Almost 4,800 Myanmar nationals are taking shelter in border districts in Mae Hong Son as fighting between the military and ethnic groups continues, according to local officials.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Myanmar junta says failing to halt surge in drug trafficking

Myanmar junta authorities said they torched almost half a billion dollars’ worth of illegal drugs on Monday, but warned they were failing to stop a surge in production and trafficking of narcotics.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Myanmar burns $446 million worth of seized drugs as illicit trade booms in Southeast Asia

The authorities in Myanmar have destroyed more than $446 million worth of illegal drugs seized from around the county to mark an annual international anti-drug trafficking day

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Tiny bundles of hope: critically endangered turtles hatch in Myanmar

Small miracles are popping out of the mud around Myanmar’s largest lake: Burmese peacock softshell turtles, just hatched from their eggs. For what may be the first time, humans were there to witness the birth of these rare creatures.

Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2023