People and government
Amid some complaints, Myanmar's vote passes peacefully
Despite some concerns as voters waited expectantly in long queues at polling stations across the country, voting on 8 November passed without major incident. Nyan Win, a National League for Democracy party spokesperson, told The Irrawaddy a few minutes before the close of voting that his party ...
Japan extends support for water supply management in Laos
The Japanese government has provided further support to improve the operations of water supply state enterprises in Vientiane and the provinces of Luang Prabang and Khammuan. The Department of Housing and Urban Planning, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, and the Public Enterprise Bureau, Saitama ...
Myanmar migrant workers leave Thailand for general election back home
Thousands of Myanmar migrant workers have departed Thailand for their homeland with intent to go to the polls on the upcoming elections, police have said. The Myanmar migrants, currently hired as workers in Thai territory, have left for home from across Thai border areas such as ...
Thailand launches crackdown on organized crime figures
Thailand’s junta launched on 12 November a crackdown on organized crime, its latest effort to clean up the country and improve the image of the military government as it struggles to get a sluggish economy on track. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, ushered in a “clean up Thailand” ...
Thailand's English skills lagging, says training company
According English First’s latest English proficiency index, Thailand is far behind many of its neighbours and most of the world. The index, however, is not without critics. By far the most highly read story on the Bangkok Post website yesterday was about the release of the Education ...
ASEAN lawmakers say Myanmar poll not inclusive, credible
A group of Southeast Asian lawmakers says actions taken by Myanmar’s government before 8 November’s general election already have ensured that the poll cannot be considered inclusive or credible. Keep reading ...
Activist raps Thailand's deadly road safety record
The high road fatality rates that make Thai roads the world’s second deadliest may in fact be understated, said Prommin Kantiya, director of the Accident Prevention Network (APN). Mr Prommin, who was responding on 5 November to the Public Health Ministry’s campaign to reduce road fatality rates, said ...
Iceland offers Vietnam support in renewable energy, fishing
Iceland President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson said on 5 November his country would like to support and share its experience with Ho Chi Minh City in producing renewable energy and using high technology for fishing and food processing. Keep reading ...
Local officials set policies on advance voting
The process of advanced voting varies significantly at different polling stations throughout Myanmar. In some constituencies, civilians were allowed to vote in advance over the past few days, which is against the rules communicated by the Union Election Commission. Keep reading ...
Myanmar elections: Who are the key players?
Myanmar votes on 8 November. This article introduces the key players. Keep reading ...
