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Thaksin says Myanmar peace a possibility
Source: Bangkok Post | By Poramet Tangsathaporn
This follows the positive reaction by Myanmar’s Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to the idea at a recent summit in Bangkok, he said
Full investigation into river pollution in rivers north urged
Source: Thai PBS World
The Thai government must investigate the sources of heavy metal and arsenic contamination in two rivers north; Sai and Kok, to ensure the safety of people in the area, said Pita Limjaroenrat, chief advisor to the Progressive Movement today.
Thailand sends third humanitarian team to Myanmar
Source: Bangkok Post | By Apinya Wipatayotin
Thailand on Saturday dispatched a third rotation of humanitarian personnel to assist in disaster relief efforts in Myanmar, which was severely affected by the March 28 earthquake.
Monumental Ruins Emerge Following Massive Myanmar Earthquake
Source: Art News | By Francesca ATON
The ruins of a possible water palace from the Konbaung Dynasty era have emerged following the massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar late last month.
Muslim IDPs from Maungdaw allowed to return
Source: Burma News International | By Narinjara News
A local Muslim IDP stated, “On April 7, the AA permitted Muslim inhabitants to access Ward (1) and Ward (4). On the 8th, the inhabitants were permitted to access Ward (2).
Accountability key to resolving Rohingya crisis: Dhaka
Source: United News of Bangladesh
On the sidelines of the ‘Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025’ Hossain had a meeting with Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Karim A.A. Khan KC and discussed the issue.
Myanmar earthquake survivors need us now, let’s not turn away – DEC
Source: The Irish News | By Saleh Saeed
Saleh Saeed, Chief Executive of the Disasters Emergency Committee, writes for The Irish News on the disaster which has left more than 3,500 dead
Flowers in their hair: Shan boys ordained into Buddhist monkhood
Source: France 24 | By Agence France-Presse
Dressed in flowers, finery and makeup, scores of boys were paraded around a temple in Thailand after having their heads shaved — a symbolic start to a centuries-old Shan monkhood ordination
Japan to send 2nd medical team to quake-hit Myanmar on Saturday
Source: The Mainichi
Japan will send its second medical team to Myanmar on Saturday to meet increasing health care needs in the Southeast Asian country after a powerful earthquake last month, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said.
Earthquake in Myanmar: As the planting season nears, FAO scales up emergency response for farmers
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
FAO aims to reach over 70,000 people with agricultural inputs and financial and infrastructure support to help them rebuild their livelihoods