Elephant camps in Thailand, a sanctuary for Myanmar’s displaced

From police station to elephant home Among the many migrant workers is La Khun, a 28-year-old former policeman from Karenni State, whose weathered face gives him the appearance of an older man. La Khun’s life took an unexpected turn after he joined the …

China to import Myanmar pineapples, subject to pest control standards

The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar has announced that fresh pineapples from Myanmar will be permitted for import into China, provided they meet specific pest control requirements.  This follows a recent notice from the General Administration of Customs of …

Myanmar: Situation Update with Paul Greening

Paul Greening, who has worked as a political analyst and a specialist consultant covering the conflict in Myanmar, says anti-regime forces are rife with speculation that China is preparing to send its own troops and security guards to protect its …

A civil war is devastating Myanmar, but thousands of garment workers in the country still churn out clothing for brands ...

Myanmar Topped World For Landmine Casualties in 2023, Monitor Says

Landmines and unexploded munitions claimed more victims in Myanmar than in any other country last year, with over 1,000 people killed or wounded amid the continuing intensification of the country’s civil war. In its latest Landmine Monitor report, …

Six Myanmar nationals and Thai driver killed in car crash in Thailand's Nakhon Pathom...

A total of seven people including six Myanmar nationals and a Thai driver were killed in a vehicle crash in Thailand's Nakhon Pathom province, Thai PBS reported. On November 19, a pick-up truck carrying Myanmar nationals crashed into a roadside …

Myanmar cleaner injured while breaking up a fight in Pattaya hotel

A 33-year-old Myanmar cleaner was accidentally stabbed while trying to break up a fight between guests at the Sota Residence hotel in Pattaya. PATTAYA, Thailand – A 33-year-old Myanmar cleaner was injured while attempting to intervene in a fight between …

Myanmar worker injured in knife fight at Pattaya hotel

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News A Myanmar cleaning staff member was injured by a knife while attempting to intervene in a fight at a hotel in Pattaya early yesterday. The incident, which occurred around 2.16am, on November 20, prompted an immediate response …

Civil War Economy Hits Myanmar Garment Workers

As civil war pounds Myanmar's economy and drives up prices, garment worker Wai Wai often starts her shift making clothes for international brands on an empty stomach. The orders she and thousands of others churn out for big names including Adidas, H…

China’s Strategy and Myanmar Affairs

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – November 19 Overview (MoeMaKa, November 20, 2024) China’s Strategy and Myanmar Affairs Myanmar’s armed conflict, shifts in military power dynamics, Chinese influence or pressure, territories controlled by armed groups, governance …