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Based on 10 verified sources covering Myanmar, Thailand:

SONGKHLA — 15 January 2026, A king cobra nearly four metres long was captured after it slithered into a car tyre outside a home in southern Thailand, st [1]

The Myanmar junta and local allies have joined forces in a counteroffensive to recapture northern Karen State’s Hpapun District, bordering Thailand, from Karen resistance groups. [2]

The Karen National Union (KNU) has captured more territory in Mon and Karen states and Bago Region where the ethnic armed group’s three brigades are based, according to KNU spokesman Padoh Saw Taw Nee. [3]

District level Karen National Union (KNU) offices recently called on non-striking government employees working for the regime in KNU-controlled areas to resign. [4]

MAI JA YANG, Kachin State — It has been almost three years since Bawk Kwan last saw her mom and dad. [5]

CHIANG MAI, Thailand — Karen National Union (KNU) leaders have urged the government to consider the administration of areas controlled by the ethnic armed group as outlined in the nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) signed two years ago. [6]

Mizzima The Kagabu People’s Force (KPF) announced on 16 January that they, in collaboration with allied groups, are planning an inevitable offensive in Kachin State’s Putao region. [7]

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the armed wing of the Karen National Union (KNU), and its allies say they have largely occupied Papun town in Karen State on Wednesday as Myanmar’s military was celebrating Armed Forces Day. [8]

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[1] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-01-15 · 85% match

Outbarked, out of options: king cobra hides in car tyre

SONGKHLA — 15 January 2026, A king cobra nearly four metres long was captured after it slithered into a car tyre outside a home in southern Thailand, st

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-10-09 · 44% match

KNU Braces for Battle as Myanmar Junta Troops Mass in Northern Karen State

The Myanmar junta and local allies have joined forces in a counteroffensive to recapture northern Karen State’s Hpapun District, bordering Thailand, from Karen resistance groups.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-02-23 · 49% match

Karen Brigades Take More Territory From Myanmar Junta: KNU

The Karen National Union (KNU) has captured more territory in Mon and Karen states and Bago Region where the ethnic armed group’s three brigades are based, according to KNU spokesman Padoh Saw Taw Nee.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2022-03-29 · 49% match

Karen Ethnic Armed Group Tells Myanmar Govt Employees in Its Area to Quit

District level Karen National Union (KNU) offices recently called on non-striking government employees working for the regime in KNU-controlled areas to resign.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-03-19 · 49% match

Kachin Children Separated From Parents, Brought Together by War

MAI JA YANG, Kachin State — It has been almost three years since Bawk Kwan last saw her mom and dad.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-10-10 · 48% match

Central Govt Infringing Administration of KNU Regions, Say Leaders

CHIANG MAI, Thailand — Karen National Union (KNU) leaders have urged the government to consider the administration of areas controlled by the ethnic armed group as outlined in the nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) signed two years ago.

[7] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-01-19 · 47% match

Kagabu People’s Force announces imminent attack on Kachin’s Putao region amid rising tensions

Mizzima The Kagabu People’s Force (KPF) announced on 16 January that they, in collaboration with allied groups, are planning an inevitable offensive in Kachin State’s Putao region.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-03-28 · 46% match

KNLA Claims Seizure of Karen Town While Myanmar Junta Celebrates

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the armed wing of the Karen National Union (KNU), and its allies say they have largely occupied Papun town in Karen State on Wednesday as Myanmar’s military was celebrating Armed Forces Day.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-04-01 · 45% match

Myanmar Junta Loses Armory, Battalion Amid Escalating Attacks in Karen State

The Karen National Union (KNU) and allied forces seized the headquarters of a junta battalion as well as an armory in Karen State’s Papun town on Saturday and are now focused on capturing junta positions outside the strategic town.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-11-13 · 45% match

Karen Rebels Seize Key Junta Base Near Papun

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and allied resistance forces have seized a junta base crucial for the defense of Papun town in Karen State.

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