United Nations Special Envoy to Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener (left), talks with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha during a meeting at Government House in Bangkok, May 14, 2021.

UN Envoy Meets Thai PM, Asks for Help in Ending Myanmar Crisis

Former army general Prayuth Chan-o-Cha is close to Burmese military, analysts say.

Philippine Muslim Autonomous Region Leader Seeks More Time to Control Militants

Philippine Muslim Autonomous Region Leader Seeks More Time to Control Militants

Murad Ebrahim says he is in talks with Islamic State-linked BIFF members to end violence.

China’s Information Warfare and Media Influence Sow Division in Thailand

China’s Information Warfare and Media Influence Sow Division in Thailand

Conspiracy theories and Communist Party media are seeping into the Southeast Asian nation of 69 million people.

COVID-19 Deaths Set Records, Infections Rise Sharply in Some Southeast Asian Nations

COVID-19 Deaths Set Records, Infections Rise Sharply in Some Southeast Asian Nations

Number of daily new cases in Malaysia could reach 5,000 by mid-May, country’s health chief says.

5 Pro-IS Militants Killed in Fresh Fighting in Southern Philippines, Army Says

5 Pro-IS Militants Killed in Fresh Fighting in Southern Philippines, Army Says

The clashes occurred as people in the mainly Muslim south were preparing to end Ramadan fasting.

Thai Court Grants Bail to Pro-Democracy Activist on Hunger Strike

Thai Court Grants Bail to Pro-Democracy Activist on Hunger Strike

Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak and a second activist, Chaiamorn “Ammy” Kaewwiboonpan, flashed three-finger salutes to supporters upon their release.

Philippine President Calls on Muslim Autonomous Region’s Leaders to Help Control Militants

Philippine President Calls on Muslim Autonomous Region’s Leaders to Help Control Militants

Rodrigo Duterte’s southern trip comes three days after troops engaged in gunbattle with BIFF.

School Threatens to Expel Malaysian Teen Who Reported Rape Joke

School Threatens to Expel Malaysian Teen Who Reported Rape Joke

Education ministry officials have yet to contact her about incident, she says.

China Warns of ‘Damage’ to Bilateral Ties, if Bangladesh Joins Quad Initiatives

China Warns of ‘Damage’ to Bilateral Ties, if Bangladesh Joins Quad Initiatives

South Asian country won’t gain anything by participating in four-nation strategic alliance, Chinese ambassador says.

Philippine Police Free Tribespeople Accused of Training Children as Combatants

Philippine Police Free Tribespeople Accused of Training Children as Combatants

The seven teachers had been charged with kidnapping, human trafficking and other offenses.

South, Southeast Asian Nations Lag in Protecting Minorities, US State Dept Says

South, Southeast Asian Nations Lag in Protecting Minorities, US State Dept Says

United States releases its annual International Religious Freedom Report.

Manila: Latest Patrols Show Almost 300 Chinese Militia Ships in Philippine Territory

Manila: Latest Patrols Show Almost 300 Chinese Militia Ships in Philippine Territory

Vessels scattered across features of municipality in Spratly Islands, National Security Adviser says.

Editor, Activists Urge Release of Journalists Arrested in Thailand after Fleeing Myanmar

Editor, Activists Urge Release of Journalists Arrested in Thailand after Fleeing Myanmar

Rights and press groups urge authorities not to deport the Democratic Voice of Burma reporters.

Bangladesh: Chinese Envoy’s Warning Against Joining Quad ‘Very Unfortunate’

Bangladesh: Chinese Envoy’s Warning Against Joining Quad ‘Very Unfortunate’

Bangladesh is a sovereign state and will make its own foreign policy, Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen says.

MIT Militant Suspects Kill 4 Farmers in Indonesia’s Sulawesi Region

MIT Militant Suspects Kill 4 Farmers in Indonesia’s Sulawesi Region

The attack in Poso came five months after the IS-linked militants killed four villagers in Sigi regency.

Philippine Economy Shrinks for 5th Straight Quarter Amid Pandemic

Philippine Economy Shrinks for 5th Straight Quarter Amid Pandemic

The health department, meanwhile, reported that two Filipinos had tested positive for a deadly coronavirus variant first detected in India.

Malaysia Announces COVID-19 Lockdown

Malaysia Announces COVID-19 Lockdown

The month-long movement control order is necessary to curb a national crisis, prime minister says.

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Video of Insurgents’ Final Hours Strikes Chord in Thai Deep South

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Muslims Mark Eid al-Fitr under COVID-19 Restrictions

Muslims Mark Eid al-Fitr under COVID-19 Restrictions

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