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Mizzima According to military-controlled newspapers published on 21 January, elections will not be held in the Mansi and Momauk townships in Kachin State, which were originally included in the third phase of the junta’s elections. [1]

The pre-election period was punctuated on Dec. 10 by a nationwide “silent strike” that delivered a symbolic blow to the regime. [2]

The junta-appointed Union Election Commission (UEC) has officially ruled out voting in 121 constituencies on Dec. 28, the first phase of its upcoming general election. [3]

RANGOON — About 200 Paletwa Township residents staged a protest on Monday, calling for an administrative upgrading of their town in Chin State to district status, said township authority Maung Maung Soe. [4]

TOKYO -- Tokyo's Takadanobaba district is home to a host of educational institutions, including the renowned Waseda University. [5]

Xi Jinping visits Guangdong as police violently break up protest Guangzhou (AsiaNews) - Although economic fundamentals are generally healthy, the country should still prepare for multiple risks and challenges, said Xi Jinping, China's new absolute le... [6]

A bar-equipped bus, sake tours and farm stays offer new flavors for far-flung visitors Luxury tours to Japan's Shizuoka prefecture aimed at guests from Taiwan and China Even beach trips in areas under the threat of conflict sell out of rooms Authorit... [7]

BANGKOK, Thailand – Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, along with Deputy Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon, attended the first regular session (4th meeting) of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council for 2025. [8]

Sources
[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-01-23 · 42% match

Two more townships added to list where Myanmar junta’s elections cannot be held

Mizzima According to military-controlled newspapers published on 21 January, elections will not be held in the Mansi and Momauk townships in Kachin State, which were originally included in the third phase of the junta’s elections.

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-12-23 · 40% match

Junta-Organized Election Will Reach Barely Half of Myanmar

The pre-election period was punctuated on Dec. 10 by a nationwide “silent strike” that delivered a symbolic blow to the regime.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-09-16 · 38% match

Myanmar Junta Rules Out Voting in 121 Constituencies in First Phase of Election

The junta-appointed Union Election Commission (UEC) has officially ruled out voting in 121 constituencies on Dec. 28, the first phase of its upcoming general election.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-03-21 · 46% match

Road-Weary Paletwa Residents Protest for District Status

RANGOON — About 200 Paletwa Township residents staged a protest on Monday, calling for an administrative upgrading of their town in Chin State to district status, said township authority Maung Maung Soe.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-09-12 · 46% match

Tiny community in Japan reflects political, economic changes in Myanmar

TOKYO -- Tokyo's Takadanobaba district is home to a host of educational institutions, including the renowned Waseda University.

[6] MM asianews.it · 50% match

Xi Jinping visits Guangdong as police violently break up protest

Xi Jinping visits Guangdong as police violently break up protest Guangzhou (AsiaNews) - Although economic fundamentals are generally healthy, the country should still prepare for multiple risks and challenges, said Xi Jinping, China's new absolute le

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-01-26 · 42% match

Travel & Leisure

A bar-equipped bus, sake tours and farm stays offer new flavors for far-flung visitors Luxury tours to Japan's Shizuoka prefecture aimed at guests from Taiwan and China Even beach trips in areas under the threat of conflict sell out of rooms Authorit

[8] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-01-29 · 42% match

Bangkok to expand English program in five more schools, plans for an international school underway

BANGKOK, Thailand – Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, along with Deputy Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon, attended the first regular session (4th meeting) of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council for 2025.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-06-09 · 41% match

Kyoto's geisha district grapples with overtourism

KYOTO -- Kyoto's famed Gion district is struggling to balance its centuries-old way of life against the pressure to welcome ever-greater numbers of foreign tourists, some of whose misbehavior has residents pushing back.

[10] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-09-14 · 41% match

Bangkok’s Prawet District announces market area regulations, reorganizes vendors, parking vehicles

BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Governor Jakkapan, along with Deputy Permanent Secretary Supakit, visited the Rong Than community area on Sukhaphiban 2 Road, Soi 11/1 to Soi 13 in Prawet District to oversee the implementation of new market area regulation

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