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Opinion Papers
Scams in Southeast Asia: When Self-Regulation is Not Enough
Source: FULCRUM | By David Lam
Social media companies cannot be trusted to police the scams they profit from. Some government intervention is needed.
China must hear river warnings
Source: Bangkok Post | By Paskorn Jumlongrach
In response, the embassy said: “China attaches great importance to heavy metal pollution in Mekong tributaries located in Thailand and has taken note of monitoring results recently released by the Thai government and relevant agencies”.
Engaging Myanmar and Aung San Suu Kyi
Source: Open Magazine | By Rajeev Deshpande
Hlaing’s visit then raises the important question whether India abandoned the cause of National League for Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi
More Than 80 Homes Burned Down in Three Villages in Hpruso
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
According to the statement, on March 28, a junta column burned down 16 houses in Bukhu village, Hpruso Township. Later, on May 6, junta troops also burned down more than 60 homes in Htarleh village.
War-displaced population in Mindat rises to 1,7000
Source: Burma News International | By Chin World
The figure is expected to rise further as fighting has advanced to within about 10 miles of Mindat town, the township’s administrative seat, according to a statement issued by the Mindat Township Internally Displaced People Committee