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Myanmar Report: Going back to the drawing board - Myanmar's first ever full-range hobby store

13 Sept 09:09 Key points summarised by AI

Gon Kyaw Zaw Han launched AFK Hobby Game Store, Myanmar's first full-range hobby shop, driven by a vision to cultivate local hobbyist communities after the country's 2015 opening.
The store surprisingly thrived during COVID-19 lockdowns, with trading card games like "Card fight!! Vanguard" and "Magic: The Gathering" quickly building dedicated fan bases.
Recent political instability and economic downturns in Myanmar have severely impacted the supply chain and customer base, posing significant challenges to the luxury hobby market.
Despite setbacks, Gon remains optimistic about the industry's future growth, banking on the global resilience of hobby markets and the unwavering dedication of enthusiasts.

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.