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Thai police seized 24 types of electronic parts related to FPV drones at the Mae Sot checkpoint in Tak Province on the Thailand-Myanmar border. This incident occurred around 4 AM on August 8. The seized items include FPV
Photo – Radio Taiwan International (Rti) RtiMyanmar The Amis people, who primarily inhabit Taiwan's east coast and the Huadong Plain, are the largest of Taiwan's 17 indigenous groups. They continue to preserve their trad
Photo – Two individuals arrested by the junta forces under terrorism charges. YT (August 10) Mizzima. – The junta forces have arrested two civilians in Mon State under terrorism-related laws, alleging they posted comment
Photo – Some of the damage from landslides that occurred in Mogok Township between August 5 and 9. (Parami Health Care Foundation, Lokahita Social Welfare Association) YT (August 10) Mizzima. Frequent landslides have bee
Nine suspects have been arrested in the case of a gold shop owner who was kidnapped in downtown Yangon. The bus fare between Kalay and Tamu has reached 250,000 kyats, and people are transferring by motorbike due to the c
Despite being ostracized internationally and lacking legitimacy, Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing received a red carpet welcome in Thailand. Beyond urging ASEAN to engage with Myanmar, what are Thailand's true intentions behind personally extending such a grand welcome? Is Min Aung Hlaing's visit to Thailand, which included discussions on the economy, security, cross-border water pollution, and a space technology MOU, a new path to break through internationally?
Yamin Phyu Phyu Aung (August 10) Mizzima. The tombstones and long-standing trees in a disputed plot of land within the historic Tomuay Islamic Cemetery, where national hero U Razak and comrade Ko Htwe are buried, were de
Three men received the sentences for the rape, torture, and murder of a young woman in Rakhine State’s Ponnagyun Township last month. The incident occurred in a village in Ponnagyun Township, and the victim was 20 years
The Kayah State Government is actively implementing regional development projects and food self-sufficiency programs across the state. On August 10, Chief Minister U Ant Maw inspected local cattle farming operations in L
The Special Refresher Course for Basic Education Teachers, Course No. (115), was opened Monday morning at the Yadana Theinga Hall of the Civil Service Academy (Lower Myanmar), with 48 male trainees and 424 female trainee
A meeting to clarify and present matters related to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) activities for the exploration drilling operations of Offshore Block (M-15), which is scheduled to be drilled by Myanma Oil an
The opening ceremony of the Performance Enhancement Course No. (2/2026) for Ward or Village-Tract Administrators in the Union Territory, Nay Pyi Taw, was held Monday afternoon at the Zabuthiri Hall of the Nay Pyi Taw Cou
Drones and related accessories intended for transport to Myawaddy, Myanmar, have been seized by Thai authorities, according to a report by the Thairath website. Around 8 AM on August 10, 2026, police officers from the Ma
It has been learned from social welfare workers in Kalaw Township that road inundation is occurring in low-lying wards due to the rising water level of Kalo Chaung in southern Shan State. One of the social welfare worker
Video – A scene of flooding in Nyaung Pin Wun village, on the Monwya-Mandalay road in Sagaing Region, on the morning of August 10. Meteorological departments have warned that as floods occur across the country due to hea
(August 10) Mizzima. The Chairman of the KIO/KIA, General In Ban La, stated in his message to the Kachin Martyrs' Day commemoration ceremony that they will continue to strive in all sectors for the emergence of a federal
At least two civilians were killed and three others were injured in airstrikes and gyrocopter attacks carried out by regime forces in Magway Region’s Myaing Township, located 130 miles (209 km) north of the region’s capi
The water levels of the Ayeyarwady, Chindwin, Salween, Sittoung, and Duthawadi rivers are continuing to remain above warning levels in six cities, according to an announcement by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrolo
August 10 Mizzima. The 51st Kachin Martyrs’ Day ceremony was held today (August 10) at the Kachin State Comprehensive University (KSCU), which is located in Laiza, the headquarters of KIO/KIA. At the ceremony, tributes w
August 9 Mizzima. . A Joint Emergency Response Committee (JERC) has been formed to assist with the flood disaster occurring in Sagaing Region, as jointly announced yesterday (August 9). This announcement was jointly made
The Embassy of Sweden in Yangon permanently closed its section office on Friday, marking the latest closure in a wave of diplomatic departures from Myanmar. In an official statement posted to social media, Swedish author
Photo – Damaged Khamphat Bridge. Line buses have started running again between Kalay and Tamu in Sagaing Region, but passengers are having to travel in stages by motorcycle taxi due to some bridges on the route being und
The recent official trip of Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing to Thailand has shaken up the situation and further strengthened the military coup leader's plan to legitimize his de facto rule. As a result of the trip, which he made to Bangkok from August 6 to 7 at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, ASEAN is now in a difficult situation. Thailand's decision to roll out the red carpet for the Myanmar military leader appears to be based on a pragmatic approach, grounded in two reasons. Firstly, Bangkok hopes to address important bilateral common interests between Thailand and Myanmar, ranging from border security, cracking down on scam camps, and the issue of migrant workers, to promoting trade and economic relations. Secondly, Bangkok acknowledges that ASEAN's five-point consensus, which aims to restore peace and democracy in Myanmar and release political prisoners, has completely failed. The military junta's 2026 parliamentary elections have also openly abandoned and rejected it. Therefore, from Bangkok's perspective, ASEAN is under pressure to adopt a new approach. However, Myanmar observers see a major problem. Min Aung Hlaing, who staged a coup in 2021, overthrew Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's democratically elected government, and attempted to seize power by creating a historic fraudulent election for the presidency, will fully exploit this opportunity to legitimize his position and continue fighting his people, blocking free democratic choices. Many critics, from Myanmar nationals to a Thai opposition MP, have pointed this out. The human rights group Justice For Myanmar also criticized the trip for granting "fake legitimacy" to Min Aung Hlaing and the ruling generals. This is part of the plan. According to democracy activist Igor Blazevic, Myanmar's fraudulent elections have only served to strengthen Min Aung Hlaing's grip on Myanmar's institutions. In particular, by forming the "State Administration Council," an organization outside the constitution without a parliamentary vote, he has gained extensive control over the military, judiciary, executive, and legislative branches. Blazevic pointed out that this action is aimed at the long-term sustainability of the military dictatorship, according to the Myanmar Lawyers Council. There is a clear point. Min Aung Hlaing knows that he has the backing of major powers such as China, Russia, and India, and is adept at maneuvering by exploiting the differences among ASEAN members regarding Myanmar issues. Although the Philippines currently holds the ASEAN chairmanship, there has been little progress in resolving the Myanmar crisis. Part of that maneuver involves Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Before the trip to Thailand, Min Aung Hlaing allowed Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, 81, who is serving an 18-year prison sentence for multiple charges, to meet with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This meeting yielded the expected result. The Thai government responded positively. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the report, which included photos of the recent meeting between Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the head of the ICRC in Myanmar, following a private meeting between ASEAN foreign ministers and the Myanmar foreign minister in Bangkok on July 12, and ahead of Min Aung Hlaing's upcoming trip to Thailand. Mr. Don Pramudwinai said that his government expects the Myanmar government to take further positive steps towards lasting peace and stability in Myanmar. Positive words. But what do they mean? Min Aung Hlaing is strengthening his position and the role of the Myanmar military to rule the country in the long term. This is the military's long-standing effort to lead the country. In a speech delivered to the Naypyidaw parliament last week, Min Aung Hlaing, marking his first 100 days as "President," defended the achievements of the military-backed administration, rejected the ASEAN five-point consensus as merely Brunei's stance, and outlined a five-year roadmap focused on national security, constitutional amendments, and special elections. The Myanmar military leader presented the following published plan, which includes "Key Priority Tasks" and a "Two-Phase Roadmap Plan." He outlined a five-year strategy that includes two years of accelerating security and stability and three years of rapid national development. He informed the parliament that a submission containing 43 proposed amendments to the 2008 constitution, drafted by the military, had been submitted. This submission includes special elections. The plans include holding special elections in 2027 in 102 townships that were excluded in previous voting phases due to armed conflict. He rejected the ASEAN five-point consensus, stating that it was merely a statement from former chairman Brunei, not a collective agreement of all member states, and accused some regional members of discrimination. Regarding issues of conflict and conscription, he confirmed that the military's conscription law remains in effect and that security forces will be continuously reinforced to combat opposition and revolutionary groups. Regarding peace talks, while pursuing our domestic solution for conflict, the government...
(August 10) In some villages in Khin U Township, Sagaing Region, which were flooded by the Muu River starting around 1 AM on August 7, the water has begun to recede, but as of 1 PM today (August 10), the water has not ye
Myanmar’s pro-military administration has pushed back against the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) special envoy appointed by the regional bloc’s 2026 Chair the Philippines, days after regime leader Min Au
Union Minister for Sports Affairs U Ye Myint Tun made an inspection tour in Myeik of Tanintharyi region, aiming to promote Sports standard in the region. On 8th August, the Union Minister held a coordination meeting with
The Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture is implementing the Festival Tourism in Myanmar to promote the customs of Ethinic peoples and to attract the visitors from home and abroad. As part of the Festival Tourism, a c
Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council, Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee, and Mayor U Kan Myint Than, together with relevant officials, inspected the water inflow into dams currently used for drinking water and dom
Deputy Minister for Information U Ye Tint inspected the township offices of the Information and Public Relations Department (IPRD) in Kyaunggone and Kyonpyaw townships, Ayeyawady Region, as well as the relay station in K
A weekly Chinese film screening programme and a documentary screening titled Shenzhou-13 were launched at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Road in Dagon Township, Yangon, on Sunday. The event featured an exhibition o
It has been reported that 100 party members from six political parties visited the Mandalay Region Hluttaw on August 10. On the fifth day (August 10) of the third regular session of the Mandalay Region Hluttaw, held on A
It is reported that low-lying wards in Hpa-an Township are experiencing flooding due to the rising water level of the Salween River. In Hpa-an Township, Karen State, the water level of the Salween River has risen, exceed
The Ayeyarwady River water level near Pakokku has reached 2150 centimeters of the danger level as of the afternoon of August 10, and residents living in low-lying areas near the river bank have begun to evacuate, it has
Cash withdrawal fees via mobile payment agents have surged across 14 townships in Arakan State controlled by the Arakan Army (AA), rising to 9,000 MMK ($2.04 USD) for every 100,000 MMK ($22.72 USD) withdrawn through KBZP
A large quantity of narcotics, including approximately 4 million methamphetamine pills worth around 200 million baht, was seized on the bank of the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand, on August 7, and effor
(August 10) Mizzima. It is known that the ceremony for the 78th anniversary of Karenni National Resistance Day was held on August 9 by organizations and the public in Karenni State. Karenni organizations stated that Kare