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Myanmars military junta formally charged Aung San Suu Kyi and other officials with corruption on Thursday, one of the most serious of the seven cases against the civilian leader since her detention during the February coup.

Myanmars junta has moved the nations civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and ex-president Win Myint from their residences in the capital to an "unknown location," according to allies whove expressed serious concerns for their safety.

YANGON (AFP) - Myanmars junta declared on Saturday night (May 8) that a group of ousted lawmakers running a shadow government would now be classified as "terrorists", as the military moves to tighten its grip over a country in turmoil.

Myanmar's shadow government on Sunday urged Southeast Asian leaders to give it a seat at the table during crisis talks this week, and not to recognise the military regime that seized power in a February coup.

Myanmar's junta on Tuesday defended its seven-week crackdown that has left more than 260 democracy protesters dead, insisting it would not tolerate "anarchy".

The large number of foreign tourists visiting each year includes a large group that has started to look at condominiums to buy, so they can have a place to stay when they visit Phuket.Some also sought additional rental income when they were not in residence.

THE SUPREME Administrative Court yesterday rejected a petition questioning the junta’s appointment of senators on grounds that this case goes beyond the court’s scope of authority.

No one can be surprised that Deputy PM Prawit was unnerved by children’s free expression during semester-opening ceremonies   

Move seen as Premier’s attempt to soften public perception of his links to the military.

Thai authorities should urgently and impartially investigate assaults on three prominent pro-democracy activists since May. Police have yet to arrest any suspects for the violent attacks, raising serious concerns about possible government involvement.

FORMER DEMOCRAT Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva tendered his resignation yesterday as member of Parliament after his party decided to support incumbent Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha as the next premier.

Thailand's new lawmakers are set to vote for a prime minister Wednesday, with junta chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha in pole position to sweep away the challenge of a charismatic billionaire leading the anti-military bloc.