The Latest Breaking News from Myanmar

Army mustn't dictate policy

The situation at the Thai-Myanmar border is becoming increasingly worrying following last week's intensified clashes between Myanmar's military government and armed ethnic rebel groups.

Bangkok Post · Mar 27, 2023

Beauty of Myanmar captured in art

A number of breathtaking images of terraced rice fields in vibrant colours are awaiting to capture many eyes at the exhibition space on the 4th floor of Central The Original Store, Charoen Krung Road, until April 16.

Bangkok Post · Mar 27, 2023

More than 180 Rohingya refugees land in western Indonesia

Hundreds have reached Indonesia since November last year as they escape desperate conditions in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2023

Myanmar military pledges decisive action against opponents

At Armed Forces Day parade, Min Aung Hlaing says ‘terror acts’ of coup opponents need to be tackled ‘for good and all’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2023

More than 180 Rohingya Muslims arrive by boat in Indonesia's Aceh

More than 180 Rohingya Muslims landed in Indonesia's Aceh province on Monday, officials said, the latest among hundreds who have fled by boat from desperate conditions in Myanmar and in camps in Bangladesh.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2023

Myanmar junta chief vows continued crackdown, then elections

Flanked by tanks and missile launchers, Myanmar's junta chief Monday vowed no let-up in a crackdown on opponents and insisted the military would hold elections -- weeks after admitting it did not control enough territory to allow a vote.

Bangkok Post · Mar 27, 2023

Myanmar army leader calls for decisive action to crush foes

Myanmar's top leader has told the nation's military forces they need to take decisive action against those fighting army rule

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Army reacts to influx of drugs across North border

CHIANG MAI: The army has tightened security along the northern border following reports of greater quantities and varieties of illegal drugs flowing into the country from Myanmar, which is also said to harbouring a rise in opium-growing facilities.

Bangkok Post · Mar 27, 2023

Repatriation needs right conditions

Early this month, news broke about plans of Myanmar's military regime to start repatriating some 1,000 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh to Myanmar's Rakhine State. Myanmar's generals are in a hurry. Reportedly, they want to start repatriation by mid-next month, during Ramadan. The choice of that date is no coincidence.

Bangkok Post · Mar 26, 2023

Tak border crossing shut after Myanmar clash

Thai authorities on Saturday temporarily closed a border checkpoint between Mae Sot district of Tak province and Myawaddy in Myanmar, following clashes between the Myanmar military and opponents of the junta.

Bangkok Post · Mar 25, 2023