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The recent move by Norway's sovereign wealth fund to drop a Thai energy conglomerate from its portfolio raises questions about the reasons behind the decision but sends a warning to Thai corporates on their overseas investments.

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At Least 180 Rohingya Feared Dead, Says UN Refugee Agency

At least 180 ethnic Rohingya stranded at sea for weeks after leaving Bangladesh in November are feared dead, as their rickety boat is thought to have sunk this month, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said. Citing unconfirmed reports, the agency said the "unseaworthy" boat probably sank after it went…

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At least 180 Rohingya feared dead

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58 Rohingya Muslims Land on Beach in Indonesia’s Aceh

Dozens of hungry and weak Rohingya Muslims were found on a beach in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh on Sunday after weeks at sea, officials said. The group of 58 men arrived on Indrapatra beach at Ladong, a fishing village in Aceh Besar district, early Sunday, said local police chief…

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58 Rohingya Muslims land on beach in Indonesia's Aceh

Dozens of hungry and weak Rohingya Muslims have been found on a beach in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh after weeks at sea

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Gold thief caught hiding in policeman's home

A labourer from Myanmar was caught hiding in a police officer’s home after making off with 150,000 baht worth of gold jewellery from a shop in Bang Bon district of Bangkok on Saturday, police said.

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Suu Kyi to hear final rulings soon

A junta court in Myanmar could hand down the final rulings in the 18-month trial of Aung San Suu Kyi next week, closing the latest chapter in the military’s decades-long battle with the democracy figurehead.

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‘The junta is heartless’: Landmine victims blame Myanmar military

Myanmar’s military accused of deliberately planting landmines to target civilians as armed resistance movement grows.

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UN urges rescue of refugees adrift in Andaman Sea

The United Nations and other groups are urging countries in southern Asia to rescue as many as 190 people believed to be Rohingya refugees aboard a small boat that has been adrift for several weeks in the Andaman Sea

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Bangkok talks alarm Myanmar shadow government

 Myanmar’s shadow government on Friday urged Asean not to waver from its policy of excluding the country’s military leaders from its gatherings after Thailand hosted three junta ministers in informal talks on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar shadow govt raises alarm after junta meets ASEAN members

Myanmar's shadow government on Friday urged ASEAN not to waver from its policy of excluding the country's military leaders from its gatherings after Thailand hosted junta ministers in informal talks with other Southeast Asian officials.

Reuters

Myanmar arrests 112 Rohingya 'without documents’

 Myanmar authorities have arrested more than 110 Rohingya, including children, for travelling “without official documents” as they tried to make their way to Malaysia, state media reported on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Thailand hosts informal meeting on Myanmar political crisis

Three Cabinet ministers from Myanmar have attended an informal regional meeting in Thailand's capital to discuss efforts to restore peace in the military-run country

The Independent UK

PTT sets out stance on Myanmar after fund exit

PTT Group has clarified its stance amid violence in Myanmar, which reportedly led to the withdrawal of an investment fund from its subsidiary PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), which is operating a petroleum business in the country.

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Thailand hosts Myanmar junta figures in talks, key ASEAN nations skip

(This Dec. 12 story has been corrected to fix the quote in the last paragraph to say "deviate", not "divert")

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Myanmar junta figures attend Bangkok talks

Thailand hosted a regional meeting on Thursday to discuss the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, which included a rare international appearance by three junta ministers, but several key players from Asean did not attend.

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UN Council Adopts Resolution Urging End to Myanmar Violence

This is the first Security Council resolution on Myanmar since the country became a U.N. member in 1948.

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UN council adopts resolution urging end to Myanmar violence

The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution demanding an immediate end to violence in Myanmar

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UN Security Council resolution demands end to Myanmar violence

The only other Security Council resolution on Myanmar was in 1948, which recommended then-Burma’s entry to world body.

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UN council demands end to Myanmar violence in first resolution in decades

The U.N. Security Council adopted its first resolution on Myanmar in 74 years on Wednesday to demand an end to violence and urge the military junta to release all political prisoners, including ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Over 100 Rohingya stranded off India’s coast, many feared dead

As many as 16-20 refugees may have died of thirst and hunger or have drowned, according to relatives and activists.

Bangkok Post

Some 100 Rohingya stranded in boat off India's coast, many dead

MUMBAI: At least 100 Rohingya are stranded in a boat off India's Andaman Islands and as many as 16 to 20 may have died of thirst, hunger or drowned, said two Myanmar Rohingya activist groups.

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At least 100 Rohingya stranded in boat, many dead, activists say

Up to 20 people have died of hunger or thirst on a boat carrying ethnic Rohingya that has been stranded at sea for two weeks off India's coast, two Myanmar Rohingya activist groups said.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar police arrest trafficking gang linked to deaths of 13 Rohingya

YANGON: Myanmar police have arrested 12 suspected members of a human trafficking gang linked to the deaths of 13 Rohingya, the military said.

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Call to save Rohingya refugees adrift at sea without water, food

Governments asked to launch search and rescue mission amid reports of refugee deaths on vessel drifting for weeks.

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