Junta to collect income tax from Myanmar citizens abroad
Thanlwintimes Nay Pyi Taw, 24 September Overseas Myanmar workers will have to pay 10 percent of their foreign income as taxes starting in October, the junta-run newspaper announced on September 23…
September 2023
Tight security prevents tourists from going to junta-designated popular destination
Nay Pyi Taw, 24 September The military council has named 14 places that should be visited by local and foreign travelers in Myanmar, but the current situation does not favor…
Fighting erupts in Thayetchaung
Thayetchaung, 24 September Fighting has been raging between the junta army and the allied resistance forces around Padauk Gyi village in Tanintharyi Region’s Thayetchaung Township since 22 September. A military…
Junta arrests seven residents from Pala, Launglon
Launglon, 24 September Seven locals were arrested in massive raids in Tanintharyi Region’s Pala and Launglon Townships, according to locals. On 22 September, regime troops arrested Ko Aung Ko Win…
“Military chief Min Aung Hlaing is closer to his end. He is taking action against his own aides.”
Lt-Gen Moe Myint Tun, Lt-Gen Soe Htut, Major-Gen Yan Naung Soe, and Deputy Commerce Minister U Nyunt Aung are being investigated under house arrest for corruption and leakage of state…
KNU administration begins in Phayathonesu town of Karen state
Phayathonesu, 23 September The administration of Karen National Union has started in Phayathonesu town of Karen state after the ruling military council is no more effective in this area. Locals…
Around 40 local residents arrested in Mon State in two weeks
Mawlamyine, 23 September Over 40 people in Mon State have been taken into custody in two weeks for various reasons, according to locals. The Than Lwin Times revealed that a…
Locals from five villages fleeing junta’s invasion in Yebyu
Yebyu, 23 September Residents from five villages have fled their homes as regime forces invaded the area of the deep sea port in Tanintharyi Region’s Yebyu Township, said local defense…
Junta seeks EAO signatories help for holding election
Nay Pyi Taw, 23 September Military council and the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) discussed cooperation for the successful holding of a free and fair multi-party democratic general election…
Rubber priced at over 1,700 kyats per pound in Mon State
Mawllamyine, 23 September Price of one pound of rubber had been set at over 1,700 kyats at the start of this year’s rubber season in Mon State, rubber growers told…