Over 14 million meth pills seized in Vientiane by Thai and Lao police

13 Sept 21:55 Key points summarised by AI

Joint operations by Thai and Lao police in Vientiane resulted in the seizure of 14.8 million methamphetamine pills between November 28-30.
Five individuals (four Laotians, one Thai) were arrested, with the massive drug haul, originating from the Golden Triangle, intended for distribution across Thailand.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Yesterday 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.