Watch today’s top stories with Sonya Carassik Ratty
Day: March 25, 2015

Sixty-nine charged for ‘rioting’ in Letpadan
Sixty-nine people – 58 men and 11 women – were each charged in Letpadan court on five accounts, including rioting and disturbing public tranquillity.

Oil exports resume on Thai-Burma border
Burmese soldiers have reopened ports on the Moei River opposite to Thailand’s Tak Province to trade.

Seven Shan migrants killed in Thai train collision
Seven Shan migrant workers from Burma were killed when a truck carrying them collided with a train in northern Thailand.

Karen BGF closes jetties in oil dispute with Thais
The Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) has closed 23 border ports along the Moei River in retaliation for curbs on oil transportation by Thai authorities.

Liverpool football legend plays ambassador in Burma
Ian Rush appears in Rangoon to enchant fans and act as emissary for the club following partnership deal with Cobra Energy Drink.