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Why Myanmar’s military is not planning a coup

Speculation about military intentions makes for a good conspiracy theory but facts tell a different story.

Myanmar has always encouraged conspiracy theories. Most have proven Continue reading “Why Myanmar’s military is not planning a coup”

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Like Mugabe, Suu Kyi has betrayed resistance and joined dictatorship

Fifteen years ago the website I run chose to issue a statement criticising Aung San Suu Kyi  “End the Dialogue: An Open Letter to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi”,  Continue reading “Like Mugabe, Suu Kyi has betrayed resistance and joined dictatorship”

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Burma Superstar Owner Desmond Tan Talks About Childhood in Burma, His New Cookbook + More

Over the past two decades, San Franciscans have established a permanent line on the south side of Clement between 4th and 5th Avenues. They sip tea and swap stories as Continue reading “Burma Superstar Owner Desmond Tan Talks About Childhood in Burma, His New Cookbook + More”

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How France’s new president will change the world

A Global Politico special edition inside Macron’s landslide — and what it means for Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and the rest of us.

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CENSORED BY FACEBOOK

The social network is blocking Thai users from seeing video of their King in a crop top.

By on May 8, 2017

Facebook has blocked users in Thailand from accessing a video that shows the country’s king strolling through a German shopping mall wearing a crop-top revealing his Continue reading “CENSORED BY FACEBOOK”

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Clinton Blames 2016 Loss On Comey Letter, Russian Interference — And Herself

In her most frank remarks to date after her loss to President Trump, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton said that if not for a controversial letter from FBI Director James Comey and Russian meddling in the election, she would be sitting in the Oval Office right now. Continue reading “Clinton Blames 2016 Loss On Comey Letter, Russian Interference — And Herself”

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Patience Tested

By Larry Jagan | Published in Bangkok Post 
The government of Aung San Suu Kyi has been in power in Myanmar for just over a year. But many people have become disillusioned with its performance. For the urban elite, the country seems directionless,… Continue reading “Patience Tested”

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Trump Scheduled Call with Thai and S’Pore about N.K.

By FNG Team
According to the reporting of Bangkok Post, U.S. President Donald Trump, arranged call with Thailand Prime Minster Prayut and Singapore. This phone conversation Continue reading “Trump Scheduled Call with Thai and S’Pore about N.K.”

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Philippines says Trump called Duterte to affirm alliance

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman says U.S. President Donald Trump has called the Philippine leader and expressed Washington’s commitment to their treaty alliance and his interest in developing “a warm, working Continue reading “Philippines says Trump called Duterte to affirm alliance”

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Donald Trump’s warning of major conflict, as North Korea turns to Southeast Asian nations for support

Reuters, AFP and staff writers, News Corp Australia Network

US President Donald Trump said a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.

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Rohingya villagers tell of Myanmar forces’ reprisal killings after insurgents’ deadly attack

BY CARLOS SARDIÑA GALACHE | Post Mag | 12:00 M

Husbands, neighbours, grandsons – police and troops dragged them from their homes in Myo Thu Gyi, Rakhine state, and executed them. All were innocent civilians say witnesses to the killings, revenge for police deaths in a rebel raid. Continue reading “Rohingya villagers tell of Myanmar forces’ reprisal killings after insurgents’ deadly attack”

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Delta passenger was kicked off a plane for using the bathroom (Video)

By  | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | 1259 27 April 2017 
The way Kima Hamilton sees it, his urgent need to visit the restroom as a Milwaukee-bound Delta jet awaited takeoff was a misunderstanding blown all out of proportion. Continue reading “Delta passenger was kicked off a plane for using the bathroom (Video)”

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1 in custody after fires set at Trump International

By Rio Lacanlale | Las Vegas Review-Journal | 12:00 PM 27 April 2017 

A man was taken into custody Wednesday night after arson investigators found devices set to start two separate fires to Trump International. Continue reading “1 in custody after fires set at Trump International”

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Bangkok not ban street food vendor

Mi Sung | FNG News | 12:00 AM  27 April 2017 
Bangkok City administration not banning street food vendor in Yaowarat roads, night bazaar  and China town, senior official told FNG on Thursday.  Last week, street vendors worries, city crackdown on street food scene.  Continue reading “Bangkok not ban street food vendor”

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