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Based on 10 verified sources covering Myanmar, Thailand:

Mizzima Though the People’s Military Service Law, enacted in 2010 by a previous military regime has never been enacted it is now being enforced. [1]

SATTAHIP, Thailand -- Though unusually chilly, it was an otherwise bright and sunny morning on Tuesday at Sattahip, the home port of the Royal Thai Navy some 30km south of the raucous beach resort of Pattaya. [2]

Burmese President Thein Sein’s White House visit on Monday attests to the dramatic changes in Naypyidaw’s relationship with Washington, as links once unimaginable are discussed—including potential partnerships between the Pentagon and a Burmese milit... [3]

10 years of Myanmar Now This month marks the 10th anniversary of Myanmar Now. We're looking back at the past decade, highlighting landmark moments in our history of bringing you the news, often despite immense risk to our journalists. [4]

Mizzima Two soldiers who were forcibly conscripted into Myanmar’s Military Council have defected with their weapons and ammunition, according to a 22 May announcement from Tharyarwaddy District’s No. 1 Battalion (3801). [5]

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[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-02-15 · 100% match

NUG statement denounces military conscription law

Mizzima Though the People’s Military Service Law, enacted in 2010 by a previous military regime has never been enacted it is now being enforced.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-02-10 · 87% match

US maneuvers as much diplomatic as military

SATTAHIP, Thailand -- Though unusually chilly, it was an otherwise bright and sunny morning on Tuesday at Sattahip, the home port of the Royal Thai Navy some 30km south of the raucous beach resort of Pattaya.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-05-20 · 70% match

As Thein Sein Visits White House, Calls for Caution on US Military Ties

Burmese President Thein Sein’s White House visit on Monday attests to the dramatic changes in Naypyidaw’s relationship with Washington, as links once unimaginable are discussed—including potential partnerships between the Pentagon and a Burmese milit

[4] MM myanmar-now.org · 68% match

10 years of Myanmar Now - Myanmar Now

10 years of Myanmar Now This month marks the 10th anniversary of Myanmar Now. We're looking back at the past decade, highlighting landmark moments in our history of bringing you the news, often despite immense risk to our journalists.

[5] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-05-25 · 67% match

Two forcibly conscripted Myanmar soldiers defect with weapons in Bago Region

Mizzima Two soldiers who were forcibly conscripted into Myanmar’s Military Council have defected with their weapons and ammunition, according to a 22 May announcement from Tharyarwaddy District’s No. 1 Battalion (3801).

[6] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-01-19 · 66% match

What role did China play in a rebel group’s victory in northern Myanmar?

Arakan Army fighters in Myanmar. Photo Credit: AA Info Desk Ethnic-minority armies couched their campaign as an effort to rid the region of criminal organizations that had frustrated China.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-04-23 · 65% match

Henry Van Thio Quits as Myanmar Vice-President for ‘Health Reasons’

Myanmar Vice-President Henry Van Thio, who retained his position under the junta despite previously serving under the ousted National League for Democracy government, has resigned from his post due to “unspecified health reasons”.

[8] TH isaanrecord.com · 65% match

Martial Law in Northeast of Thailand creates common cause between pro-democracy and community rights groups

Martial Law in Northeast of Thailand creates common cause between pro-democracy and community rights groups Six months after Thailand’s martial law is imposed discontent stirs across diverse factions.

[9] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-03-29 · 65% match

Myanmar’s junta stages Armed Forces Day parade amid ongoing violence and political unrest

Mizzima On the evening of 27 March, Myanmar’s military junta held a parade in Naypyidaw for Armed Forces Day showcasing its stressed troops.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-03-15 · 65% match

AA Accuses EU of Pro-Gov’t Bias in Statements on Rakhine Conflict

YANGON—The Arakan Army (AA) says it will stop targeting police task force members in Rakhine State when the European Union guarantees that police have ended what it says is their assistance to repressive operations by the Myanmar military against the

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