According to the latest report by World Population Review, Myanmar has ranked third among the top 10 poorest Asian countries in 2024 under the leadership of military council chief Min Aung Hlaing. The economic crisis resulting from the military council’s economic policies, political instability, and the military coup has pushed citizens deeper into poverty. Under the military council’s rule, inflation, job losses, and rising costs of living have placed an enormous burden on the people. The deteriorating economic conditions have significantly impacted the daily lives of civilians, with many struggling to meet basic needs.
Fighting has resumed between the Arakan Army (AA) and military council forces in Thabaung Township, Ayeyarwady Region, according to local military sources. Military tensions in the region have escalated, with reports indicating that military council troops are exerting military pressure on local civilians. The ongoing conflicts have forced local residents to flee to safer areas, creating an urgent need for humanitarian assistance. The situation has led to displacement and increasing humanitarian concerns for affected populations in the region.
Following Thailand’s forced repatriation of over 40 Uyghur Muslim asylum seekers to China, the U.S. and Japanese embassies have issued security alerts to their citizens in Thailand, warning of possible retaliatory attacks. Human rights organizations have declared that such forced repatriations violate international law and human rights standards. The situation has raised significant concerns about the safety and security of foreign nationals in Thailand, prompting diplomatic missions to enhance their security measures and issue precautionary notices to their citizens.
