New ASEAN chair Cambodia to keep pressure on Myanmar junta

28 Sept 22:30 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia, as the incoming ASEAN chair, commits to pressuring Myanmar's military rulers to open dialogue with their opponents, warning the country is on the "brink of civil war."
A new special envoy to Myanmar will be appointed by Cambodia early next year to facilitate engagement and address the ongoing crisis.
ASEAN recently excluded Myanmar's military ruler, Min Aung Hlaing, from regional summits due to his failure to honor commitments, a decision endorsed by Cambodia.
This unprecedented exclusion is intended to serve as leverage, compelling the junta to grant the ASEAN envoy access to all stakeholders, including ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Regional analysts observe a growing unity within ASEAN to address the Myanmar situation sternly, urging continued pressure while the momentum is favorable.

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.