Thaksin will meet ASEAN leaders soon to address Myanmar issue

18 Sept 14:30 Key points summarised by AI

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra plans informal discussions with ASEAN leaders to resolve the Myanmar conflict, prompted by a request from Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar Ibrahim sought Thaksin's advice on the Myanmar crisis, acknowledging ASEAN's diminished international credibility and Thaksin's established regional connections.
Thaksin advocated for ASEAN nations, led by Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, to adopt cryptocurrencies to remain competitive in the global financial landscape.
He identified illegal scam call centers as a funding source for the Myanmar conflict, suggesting that ongoing crackdowns will effectively sever these financial lifelines.
Thaksin also expressed optimism for improving the unrest in Thailand's southernmost provinces after discussing potential solutions with Anwar.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 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.