With generals barred, Myanmar junta sends bureaucrat to ASEAN meeting
The military government has refused to take part in dialogue with what it calls "terrorists".
Mon Jan 29 2024
Myanmar rebel group claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh
This marks the latest loss for the military government as it battles rebellion in several parts of the country.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Myanmar junta to free more than 7,000 prisoners under amnesty
Myanmar's military government will release 7,012 prisoners under an amnesty to mark the country's independence day, state broadcaster MRTV reported on Wednesday.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Anti-military protests in Myanmar on anniversary of 1988 uprising
Protests against Myanmar's military government broke out across the nation today.
Sun Aug 08 2021
New Zealand suspends ties with Myanmar; to ban visits from military leaders
New Zealand will also ensure its aid programme will not include projects that are delivered with, or benefit, the military government.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Thai king signs constitution, paving way for election
Thailand's king signed a new constitution in a ceremony on Thursday, an essential step towards holding an election that the military government has promised to restore democracy after a 2014 coup.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Thai king to sign new constitution this week
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn will sign a new constitution on Thursday, the palace said, an essential step towards holding a general election the military government has promised to restore.
Mon Apr 03 2017
Thai junta seeks extradition of royal insult suspects
Thailand's military government has requested the extradition of several people suspected of insulting the monarchy after the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Tue Oct 25 2016
Thailand approves military constitution as nation seeks stability
A democratically elected government will take power in Thailand at the earliest by December 2017, after the country endorsed a military-backed constitution.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Bomb takes toll on Thai tourism, government predicts swift rebound
Thailand's worst-ever bombing has caused a 17 percent fall in tourist arrivals, putting pressure on revenues vital to the military government's moves to resuscitate a struggling economy.
Wed Aug 26 2015