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Report Thailand Tightens Grip on Retirement Visas Amid Wealth Shift
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Report Thailand Tightens Grip on Retirement Visas Amid Wealth Shift
Some people do have the money, and renting a nice flat in Bangkok with location and view, easily reaches 65k a month. If I lived in Bangkok, or had to live in Bangkok, I would be willing to spend quite a bit on the right location with facilities to live comfortably. -
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China Presses Myanmar Rebels to Shield Key Trade Projects
Cobra Column China is quietly urging two powerful ethnic armed groups in Myanmar to halt their offensives in a bid to protect major infrastructure investments vital to its Belt and Road Initiative. According to a report by The Irrawaddy, Beijing’s special envoy Deng Xijun met with leaders of the Arakan Army (AA) and Kachin Independence Army (KIA) in late May, offering closer ties in exchange for ceasefires in volatile regions of Rakhine and Kachin states. Both regions host key Chinese-backed projects, including the deep-sea port at Kyaukphyu and energy pipelines running to Yunnan province. The AA and KIA, which are part of a broader anti-junta resistance, have made sweeping territorial gains since launching offensives last year. The AA now controls most of Rakhine State, while the KIA is threatening the strategic town of Bhamo, close to the Chinese border. These advances pose a growing risk to China's economic interests—and to the military regime's grip on the region. Beijing’s message is clear: stability must return if trade and development are to continue. China has used similar pressure tactics before. Over the past year, it successfully pushed the other members of the Three Brotherhood Alliance—the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA)—into ceasefires with the junta. That effort included shutting border crossings and cutting internet and fuel supplies, even detaining a rebel commander during negotiations. In a significant concession to China, the MNDAA recently agreed to withdraw from Lashio, a vital trade hub in Shan State, returning control to junta forces under Chinese supervision. The latest reported diplomatic push suggests Beijing is applying the same playbook to the AA and KIA. China’s goal isn’t to prop up the widely unpopular junta out of loyalty, but rather to keep the region calm enough to pursue its strategic aim: a secure corridor connecting Yunnan to the Indian Ocean. With Myanmar’s civil conflict intensifying and rebel groups gaining ground, China appears increasingly willing to throw its weight behind a fragile status quo—at least for the sake of its own long-term ambitions. -2025-06-05 -
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Accident Sattahip Students Praised for Aiding Injured Foreigner in Bike-Car Crash
Picture courtesy of Siam Rath At approximately 16:30 on 4th June, Lt. Suriyah Yupum of the Najomtien Police Station in Sattahip, Chonburi received reports of a serious collision involving a big bike and a car on Sukhumvit Road, at the Nong Jab Tao intersection heading towards Pattaya. Upon arrival at the scene, alongside rescue workers from the Sawang Rojanathammasathan Sattahip Foundation, they discovered a heavily damaged Ducati motorcycle, registered in Bangkok. The rider, Mr. Nivan, 39, had suffered abrasions and a severely fractured right thigh. He was promptly transported to a local hospital. Nearby, a green Volvo car registered in Rayong, driven by Mr. Mongkol, 68, also showed significant damage. Initial inquiries indicated that the car had changed lanes without noticing the motorcycle, leading to the collision. Police documented the scene and will question both the injured motorcyclist and the car driver for further legal proceedings. Notably, two students from Sattahip Technical College arrived at the scene, assisting by directing traffic to prevent further accidents. Their prompt actions were praised by onlookers and rescue personnel for contributing positively to the community. Picture courtesy of Siam Rath Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath 2025-06-04 -
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf aka TACO
Looking forward to Monday, next week is infrastructure week.
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