Episode 29: New Thai Politics/China-Myanmar Economic Corridor/Manipur and Myanmar The Irrawaddy Newscast

In this week's episode of The Irrawaddy Newscast we have an update on Thai politics and what that means for the country’s relationship with Myanmar’s junta. Also, regime officials say the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor is back on track. And ethnic violence continues in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur. Some have blamed that fighting on groups in neighboring Myanmar. Plus, a rundown of this week’s headlines and the latest news from the ‘War Against the Junta.’

// Show Notes:

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// Photo: Chinland Defense Forces in Thantlang, Chin State, in July.

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// Stories mentioned in this episode:

// China to Reinforce Myanmar Expansion with Free-Trade Zones on Border
https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-china-watch/china-to-reinforce-myanmar-expansion-with-free-trade-zones-on-border.html

// TNLA Reports Heavy Fighting Near Myanmar-China Border
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/tnla-reports-heavy-fighting-near-myanmar-china-border.html

// Myanmar Military Column is on a Homicidal Rampage in Southeastern Sagaing
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-military-column-is-on-a-homicidal-rampage-in-southeastern-sagaing.html

// Over 10,000 Civilians Flee Myanmar Junta Shelling in Western Sagaing
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/over-10000-civilians-flee-myanmar-junta-shelling-in-western-sagaing.html

// Myanmar Expels top East Timor Diplomat
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/myanmars-crisis-the-world/myanmar-expels-top-east-timor-diplomat.html

// Myanmar Junta Makes Mass Arrest of ‘Human Shields’ in Kachin State
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-junta-makes-mass-arrest-of-human-shields-in-kachin-state.html

// Chin Forces Fail to Retake Strategic Mountain Bases From Myanmar Military
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/chin-forces-fail-to-retake-strategic-mountain-bases-from-myanmar-military.html

// Price Controls Trigger Turmoil in Myanmar’s Rice Market
https://www.irrawaddy.com/business/price-controls-trigger-turmoil-in-myanmars-rice-market.html

// Junta Arrests Chiefs of Myanmar Edible-Oil Industry as Prices Soar
https://www.irrawaddy.com/business/junta-arrests-chiefs-of-myanmar-edible-oil-industry-as-prices-soar.html

// As Dollars Vanish, Myanmar Regime Boss Blames Cooking Oil, Greed and Sanctions
https://www.irrawaddy.com/business/as-dollars-vanish-myanmar-regime-boss-blames-cooking-oil-greed-and-sanctions.html

// Yangon Food Charities Swamped as Hunger Stalks Myanmar
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/yangon-food-charities-swamped-as-hunger-stalks-myanmar.html

// Myanmar Junta Rallies Support to Defend Capital as Resistance Gets Closer
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-junta-rallies-support-to-defend-capital-as-resistance-gets-closer.html