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Myanmar army chief visits Thailand, Dawei project in focus

Myanmar's army chief held a rare meeting with Thailand's defence minister on Monday, when they discussed the opening of new border checkpoints close to a planned multi-billion dollar industrial zone in Dawei.

Burma releases 32 political prisoners in amnesty

Burma's military-backed government has released at least 32 political prisoners, as part of a regular amnesty to mark independence celebrations.

Thailand backs Aung San Suu Kyi in landmark Burma talks

Thailand's premier Yingluck Shinawatra offered Aung San Suu Kyi her support in a coming by-election during a historic meeting with the Burmese democracy leader, a Thai official has said.

Thai PM to meet Suu Kyi during Myanmar visit on Tuesday

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will meet with Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Rangoon on Tuesday following the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Summit.

Thai PM will pay official visit to Myanmar in early October

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will pay an official visit to Myanmar early October to strengthen bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries which are fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul.

Thailand's top newspapers make their debut in Burma

Burma has allowed a controlled distribution of two of Thailand's best-selling newspapers, the Bangkok Post and the Nation.

Thailand proposes new border routes with Myanmar

Thailand is pushing for the opening of new border routes with neighbouring Myanmar to boost two-way trade, tourism, fishery and logistics, Thai News Agency (TNA) reported.

Australia and Thailand Pressure Burma on Rights Record

Australia and Thailand have called for Burma to raise its human rights record, including the release of all political prisoners, before taking up the chair of the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations in 2014.

Thailand asks Myanmar to consider reopening Mae Sot-Myawaddy border checkpoint

Thailand has requested its neighbour Myanmar to consider reopening the Mae Sot-Myawaddy border checkpoint, which has been closed since last July, in an attempt to boost cross border trade and investment between the two countries, said Deputy Commerce Minister Alongkorn Ponlaboot.

Myanmar gays seek Thai-style acceptance

Tin Soe was just four when he realised he was different to other boys in his neighbourhood, but growing up in conservative and army-ruled Myanmar, he struggled to be accepted as gay by his relatives.


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