700 Foreigners Flee Myanmar Cybercrime Crackdown
BANGKOK — Nearly 700 foreign nationals have fled Myanmar into Thailand after a military operation targeted KK Park, a Chinese-backed enclave notorious for large-scale cybercrime and human trafficking, Thai authorities announced. The Thai army reported detaining 677 individuals—618 men and … Continue reading 700 Foreigners Flee Myanmar Cybercrime Crackdown
5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Off Myanmar Coast
YANGON/BANGKOK – On the morning of Thursday, August 21, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Myanmar. The Earthquake Observation Division of Thailand’s Meteorological Department logged the quake at 9:58 a.m. local time, pinpointing its epicenter at 16.145° N, … Continue reading 5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Off Myanmar Coast
Myanmar Junta Ends State of Emergency
NAYPYIDAW — Myanmar’s military junta on Thursday formally lifted a four-year state of emergency and announced the formation of a civilian-led interim government ahead of long-promised national elections. Despite the announcement, the country’s military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, … Continue reading Myanmar Junta Ends State of Emergency
Police Dismantle Two Chinese-Led Cyber Fraud Rings
CHIANG MAI – Thai authorities have apprehended several suspects linked to two separate Chinese-led online fraud networks, following coordinated crackdowns on cybercrime. Police General Thatchai Pitaneelabutr, head of the Royal Thai Police Cyber Taskforce, confirmed the operation’s breakthrough at a … Continue reading Police Dismantle Two Chinese-Led Cyber Fraud Rings
Trump Tariff Ultimatum Sparks Global Alarm
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has reignited global trade tensions with a sweeping series of letters to 14 countries, including key allies in Asia, warning of harsh tariffs unless bilateral trade agreements are reached within three weeks. The letters—some outlining … Continue reading Trump Tariff Ultimatum Sparks Global Alarm