Blinken calls on Southeast Asian nations to take action on Myanmar

13 Sept 12:15 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed "deep concerns" over Myanmar's military coup, urging Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN) to act to end violence and restore democracy.
Blinken specifically pressed ASEAN to implement its five-point consensus, calling for immediate action to appoint a special envoy to Myanmar and release all "unjustly detained" individuals.
Beyond Myanmar, Blinken also reiterated the U.S. rejection of China's "unlawful maritime claims" in the South China Sea, affirming support for Southeast Asian claimants against Chinese coercion.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.