Thai FM Sihasak visits Myanmar, seeks return to Asean and border stability
YANGON: Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, together with his delegation, is on an official visit to Naypyidaw in Myanmar from April 21-22, 2026, to congratulate the new Myanmar government.
Beijing announces China FM Wang Yi to visit Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar
BEIJING: Beijing said on Tuesday (April 21) that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar from Wednesday through Sunday, with Cambodia expected to feature prominently on the trip through a new high-level security and diplomatic format.
Campaign to free Aung San Suu Kyi following mass release in Myanmar
YANGON: Activists in Myanmar have launched an international campaign to demand proof from the country's military junta that Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is still alive following a mass release of prisoners last week.
Interior orders tougher border safeguards as Myanmar fighting nears four northern provinces
BANGKOK: The Thai Interior Ministry has ordered authorities in four northern border provinces to tighten security and emergency preparedness as fighting inside Myanmar escalates and edges closer to the Thai frontier.
Hlaing seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer
The new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country's junta leader-turned-president said, but two key rebel groups rejected the offer.
Rising fuel prices squeeze livelihoods across Myanmar
YANGON: The rising cost of fuel is hitting daily life across the South-East Asian country of Myanmar. What was once a manageable daily expense has rapidly turned into a severe threat to people's livelihoods, especially for farmers.
Villagers evacuated after bomb from Myanmar air raid lands in Thai border province
MAE HONG SON, Thailand: A bomb from a Myanmar air raid has landed on Thai territory in Mae Hong Son province, prompting officials to evacuate residents in the area, local authorities said.
Villagers evacuated after bomb from Myanmar air raid lands in Thai border province
A bomb from a Myanmar air raid has landed on Thai territory in Mae Hong Son province, prompting officials to evacuate residents in the area, local authorities said.
Myanmar seals recovery pact to lift ageing oilfield output
YANGON: Myanmar, which currently imports about 97% of its fuel, is trying to strengthen its domestic supply after the Ministry of Electricity and Energy signed an enhanced oil recovery agreement with North Petro-Chem Corporation (Myanmar) Limited for the Htaukshabin–Kanni oil field.
Eight monks, a nun and four laymen killed in road accident in Myanmar's Thaton township
YANGON: Three more monks and a man succumbed to injuries from a traffic accident that occurred on the Yangon-Mawlamyine road near Naung Bo village in Thaton Township Saturday (April 18) evening, bringing the total fatalities to eight monks, a nun and four laymen, according to social relief organisations.
