Thailand has strongly denied allegations of mistreatment against She Zhijiang, a gambling tycoon detained in Bangkok and currently fighting extradition to China. She, accused of operating illegal online gambling networks across Southeast Asia, claims the charges are politically motivated and alleges inhumane treatment in Thai custody.

The recent rescue of kidnapped actor Wang Xing has highlighted the transnational criminal networks that thrive in the region.

Myanmar’s junta now only controls 21% of the country. Even if the regime can be ousted, there are increasing fears the country will split along ethnic lines.

Chinese authorities have detained a key suspect in human trafficking cases linked to online scam networks in Myanmar.

Pabitra Margherita meets with ambassadors from Thailand, Myanmar, and the Dominican Republic to enhance diplomatic ties. Discussions focused on cooperation and future relations as ambassadors conclude their tenures.

While China declared last year that major telecom fraud hubs near the Myanmar border had been dismantled and tens of thousands of suspects detained, the problem persists

Under an oppressive midday heat, dozens of Myanmar fishermen were busy offloading a huge new catch. From a fishing vessel docked in shallow water, the men rushed baskets full of fish off their boats with a sense of urgency and haste.

Thai media have reported on some promising developments for migrants, such as cabinet approval in October of a plan to grant citizenship to nearly half a million people, including long-term migrants and children born in Thailand, and new visas for digital, medical and cultural pursuits.

BEIJING — Police have detained a man suspected of involvement in the case of a Chinese actor who was duped into traveling to Thailand for a film job and then trafficked to Myanmar, China’s Public Security Ministry said.

Myanmar men deported from Ranong describe a system in which junta officials routinely visit a Thai detention center to arrange swift transport and military conscription.

Thailand denies abusing a jailed gambling tycoon fighting extradition to China over charges he ran illegal online gambling operations in Southeast Asia, the country's justice minister said on Tuesday.

Once a full-time musician who toured throughout Myanmar, indie-pop star Linnith now finds himself in vastly different circumstances – just like so many other celebrities who fled the country after the 2021 military coup d’etat.