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Opinion Papers
Myanmar’s Scam Warlords Form Regime-Backed ‘Peace Panel’ in Karen State
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Zaw Myat Khant
Ethnic Karen militias notorious for running online scam operations have formed a new body called the Karen National Peace Building Committee (KNPBC).
MNDAA: The Key Player to Resuming Myanmar-China Border Trade
Source: ISP-Myanmar | Political Economy Tracker
The MNDAA now controls the largest number of Myanmar–China border trade gates and routes in northern Shan State.
Thailand briefs ASEAN partners on Cambodia and Myanmar issues
Source: The Nation
Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held bilateral talks with Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, the Philippines’ Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, during the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM)
Chinese tourists arrested for gold shop robbery
Source: Bangkok Post | By Prasit Tangprasert
Zou and Song told investigators they were lured online with offers to travel to Thailand to provide drone maintenance.
Myanmar’s transition and need for pragmatic engagement
Source: Hindustan Times | By Cchavi Vasisht
Does this mean Myanmar has finally transitioned to a democratic State? Or merely just measures to reduce domestic and international pressure