Foreign Minister insists informal Myanmar talks are in Thailand’s interest

13 Sept 07:18 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai defended hosting informal peace talks with Myanmar's ruling junta, arguing Thailand's extensive shared border makes it uniquely affected and necessitates its leadership in resolving the crisis.
Don clarified that these 'Track 1.5' discussions operate outside the formal ASEAN framework, aiming to support existing ASEAN efforts to end violence in Myanmar, not replace them.
Despite Thailand's insistence, key ASEAN members like Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia shunned the meeting, while critics voiced concerns that the talks risk legitimizing the military junta and are premature given its failure to implement the ASEAN five-point consensus.

Myanmar extends martial law for another 90 days

Yesterday 10:44 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing extended martial law for an additional 90 days across 55 townships.
Administrative and executive powers under the decree were transferred to Gen Ye Win Oo, commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
This marks another extension of martial law, though the number of designated townships was slightly reduced from 58 to 55.
The affected townships are primarily regions under the control or occupation of various ethnic armed groups and resistance forces.