A Thai officer fires his weapon as police face off with pro-democracy protesters marching toward the residence of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-O-Cha in Bangkok, Feb. 28, 2021.

Thai Policeman Dies in Clashes With Pro-Democracy Protesters

First death since anti-government protests began last July.

Rescue workers carry the body of a dead soldier out of a jungle in Ra-ngae, a district in Narathiwat province in Thailand, Feb. 25, 2021.

Thailand: 2 Soldiers Killed, 1 Injured in Deep South Attack

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Meanwhile, government officials and Barisan Revolusi Nasional rebels continue online meetings to further peace efforts.

A woman watches boats pass the Pak Beng pier on the Mekong River in northwestern Laos’ Oudomxay province, the site of a proposed hydropower dam, Oct. 16, 2009.

Thai Court Rejects Appeal for Petition against Laos’ Pak Beng Dam

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Laos issues new guidelines for better dam management aimed at minimizing flooding and shortages.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (left) talks with Myanmar Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin, as Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai listens, during a meeting at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Feb. 24, 2021.

In First Post-coup Diplomatic Encounters, Myanmar Envoy Meets Thai, Indonesian Officials

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Indonesia tells Myanmar its people must be heard; Jakarta also in talks with Burmese lawmakers.

Cambodian migrant workers labor at a construction site in Thailand, Feb. 10, 2021.

Over 200 Cambodian Migrant Workers Deported from Thailand amid Pandemic Restrictions

Rights groups say Cambodia’s government must help those who return to earn a living.

Airport personnel prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine rollout simulation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Feb. 9, 2021.

Thailand to Get First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines This Week

Sinovac’s vaccine to arrive in Bangkok on Feb. 24; Philippines clears the Chinese drug maker’s shots for emergency use.

Pro-democracy protesters display portraits of Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha (bottom right) and his ministers during an anti-government demonstration outside the parliament, while MPs debate an upcoming no-confidence vote, in Bangkok, Feb. 19, 2021.

Thai Opposition Targets Govt’s Handling of COVID-19 Crisis

Despite protests and criticism, PM and cabinet are expected to survive no-confidence vote, analysts say.

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