Myanmar
Myanmar-Thailand news, covering immigration policies, trade relations, and border security updates.
- Northern Thailand News
Concerns over Covid surge in Myanmar prompt increased security at Tak border
The northern province of Tak has stepped up security along…
- Economy News
Government’s economic task force meets to discuss job creation, “Phuket Model”
The government’s Covid-19 economic management team meets today, with a…
- World News
Hua Hin schools close after students get fever, families crossed Myanmar border
Class is cancelled for a week at 2 schools after…
- World News
Truck flips after police chase near the Myanmar border
A truck flipped over, critically injuring 2 people, after police…
- World News
Burmese workers caught crossing the border, 2 had a fever
About a dozen Burmese workers were caught illegally entering Thailand…
- World News
Thai PM orders the suspension of trade across the Burmese border in Kanchanaburi
Despite Thailand closing its international borders back in April, in…
- World News
35 illegal migrants arrested near Burmese border
Authorities in Kanchanaburi arrested 35 illegal Myanmar migrants and their…
- World News
Border securty tightened as Myanmar virus cases surge
A significant surge in Covid-19 infections in neighbouring Myanmar has…
- World News
Myanmar’s Rakhine state is new Covid-19 hotspot as country sees record cases
In a shock announcement, Myanmar reported 70 new confirmed Covid-19…
- World News
16 Burmese arrested for illegally crossing the border
Even though borders have tight restrictions due to the coronavirus…
- Bangkok News
Burmese man, motorcyclist injured in Samut Prakan crash – VIDEO
A Burmese pedestrian was seriously injured yesterday evening when he…
- Crime News
Thai police find 1.6 billion baht worth of drugs hidden in truck
Police found 1.6 billion baht worth of illegal drugs, including…
- World News
Priceless ivories stolen a second time, recovered in Myanmar
A pair of priceless, centuries old engraved ivory tusks was…
- World News
Latest travel advisories for SE Asia, UK, Canada
While Thailand’s borders are still closed to all but a…
- Thailand News
Skeletal remains found in Chon Buri may be those of missing Burmese worker – VIDEO
A human skeleton found inside dense bushland is believed to…
- World News
Rohingya boat incident leaves 24 feared dead off Malaysian coast
A Rohingya boat incident has left at least 24 people…
- Central Thailand News
Seriously ill Burmese man found nearly unconscious at Nonthaburi bus stop – VIDEO
A 40 year old Myanmar national has been taken to…
- World News
Crystal meth making a comeback after travel restrictions eased
Thailand’s lockdown due to the Covid-19 crisis may have put…
- World News
Myanmar puts a hold on international flights until at least October
According to Myanmar’s National Tourism Development Central Committee vice-president, Myanmar’s…
- Northern Thailand News
Police arrest 16 Chinese nationals for illegal crossing from Myanmar
Police in the northern province of Tak have detained 16…
- World News
Thailand teams with Laos to stop drug trafficking
Thailand is reportedly teaming up with Laos to stop drug…
- World News
5 year old Burmese girl raped, murdered in Tak
Villagers in the north western Tak province were shocked yesterday…
- World News
113 bodies recovered in Myanmar jade mine mudslide
At least 113 are dead after a landslide at a…
- World News
Billions in illicit drugs burned in Thailand and Myanmar
In a joint operation, authorities in Thailand and Myanmar destroyed…
- Crime News
224 arrested in another Mae Sot gambling raid
Police raided a large and sophisticated online gambling operation, arresting…
- Crime News
Thai narcotics police conduct several raids, nab Nigerian lynchpin
Narcotics suppression police in Thailand have landed a huge drugs…
- World News
Migrant worker exodus prompts fears of labour shortages
The director-general of Thailand’s labour department has met with Myanmar’s…
- Crime News
Carpenter killed at migrant workers’ camp
A Burmese carpenter was killed early yesterday morning at a…
- Road deaths
2 killed after truck slams Phuket power pole – VIDEO
2 men are dead in Phuket after a truck slammed…
- World News
Burma or Myanmar? Myanmarese or Burmese?
We refer to Myanmar a lot in our news because…
