Spotlight on one of the most deserving and innovative projects along the Thai-Myanmar border - Lorcan at Nikkei Asia
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What’s really going on at the Thai-Myanmar border? Latest take on the fall of Myawaddy, rise and rise of KNU-led resistance forces & remarkable events of last few days Nikkei Asia
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Vital but underreported story about fundamental shift in dynamics along Thai-Burma border: likely fall of Myawaddy to Karen National Union has huge implications for Thailand, Myanmar resistance, SAC, & $4bn+ overland trade passing through area Nikkei Asia

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The picture says it all... brilliant profile of Chuwit, Thailand’s improbable massage parlor king,' politician and anti-corruption campaigner by Marwaan Markan Markar asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life…

Can Julie Bishop, former Oz foreign minister make a difference as new UN special envoy for Myanmar? Background & reax Nikkei Asia
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After an inexplicably long hiatus, UN Secretary Gen appoints former (conservative) Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop as UN Special envoy for Myanmar - will she play it any better than her hapless predecessor? reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

This stunning exhibition of portraits of Chin women’s facial tattoos by Jens Uwe Parkitny runs through April FCCThai - free entry, M-Fri, 10am- until late evening..

Tonight (Monday) in Bangkok, FCCThai, 7pm, four short and powerful films about displacement along Thai-Myanmar border and consequences of vicious military campaign which has targeted civilian population. Just 150 baht entry for non-members.

You can see where humans get it from... but the Lopburi monkey-gang violence is no joke and has been going on for some time. On outskirts, tourists make it worse by feeding them bananas and trash food.

Brilliant account by leading expert on Japanese architecture and design Naomi Pollock on putting together her monumental new book: 'Japanese Houses Since 1945,' Nikkei Asia
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Why are proud nomadic Bakarwal working in remote apple orchards of Kashmir, why are their weavers' looms silent? Disturbing but beautifully written insight into impact of climate change & modernization in a corner of Kashmir by Syed Jazib Ali Nikkei Asia
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A staggering 2.8m people in Myanmar are internally displaced -5% of population.. countless more have fled the country. On Mon night April 1 FCCThai screens 4 short films with powerful insights into the IDP (& refugee) crisis. All welcome, 150 baht entry
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Explosion in Asian meth trafficking is a particularly sinister side-product of Myanmar’s post-coup descent; when will ASEAN and other governments realize: propping up failing regime only magnifies scourge? Excellent reportage & fresh insights Nikkei Asia
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Human trafficking in Southeast Asia: important new research and insights into flow of migrants and refugees around key parts of the region: tomorrow, 3pm FCCThai: open to press
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For all interested in Myanmar's amazing indigenous tattoo culture, if in Bangkok come to FCCThai tonight to hear photographer & entrepreneur Jens Uwe Parkitny, on Chin facial tattoos and author & expert Tom Vater: all welcome (books and images on sale).
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For cost- conscious but aspirational travellers: 'dupe' destinations - is near enough good enough? asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life…

A chronic lack of data, care & funding for mature women’s health is catching up with aging East Asia. Japan alone loses $12bn/yr to menopause & its impact on working women.

Meet the activists hoping to change that

Asia’s menopause challenge Nikkei Asia
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Chin tattoo culture sums up resilience & unique traditions of a v special part of Myanmar. See remarkable images and hear photographer Jens Uwe Parkitny & Tom Vater FCCThai, Mon March 25, 7pm Bkk (video will be on FCCThai FB & YouTube following week)
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39th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar updates with Media support by Mizzima - Myanmar News - English Edition!!

Tune in for the monthly update planned for 28 March at 3-4 pm (Bangkok Time) via Zoom (Link: bit.ly/MyanmarUpdates… ) and Facebook Live on our page: SEA-Junction.

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For Led Zeppelin fans or anyone who appreciates obsession: read it, hear it (& see the film if you can) to believe it: Japan's 'Mr Jimmy' is a lesson in pursuit of perfection, and reinvention of a former kimono salesman Peter Tasker for Nikkei Asia
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