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Too little, too late: Thailand belatedly tightens border security after COVID-19 outbreak

Informal migration from Myanmar is being blamed for the recent resurgence of COVID-19 that has left Thailand in lockdown and prompted Thai authorities to step up security along the 2,400-kilometre frontier.

BY Lawi Weng

Uncategorized, News

Too little, too late: Thailand belatedly tightens border security after COVID-19 outbreak

BY Lawi Weng

News Feed

Giant blaze leaves thousands homeless in Rohingya camp

A fire tore through a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh on Thursday, leaving no casualties but destroying more than 550 shanty homes.

BY AFP

Editorial, Opinion

Why we’re back in print

We're not betting on a print revival to ensure Frontier’s survival, but we believe print still has an important place in the media landscape.

BY Frontier

Tanintharyi Region’s boring election

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Could Min Aung Hlaing’s retirement break the political deadlock?

The Dawei Chaung dump in Yangon's North Dagon Township is seen on December 15, 2020. (Hkun Lat | Frontier)

Plastic and the pandemic

The ultimate penalty: Debating the death sentence

Votes for the boys: How soldiers delivered USDP victories in ethnic states

Business

Finding finance

Raising capital has long been a problem for Myanmar's entrepreneurs, but the banking sector has begun taking steps to unleash the huge growth potential of the financial sector.

BY Frontier & Frontier

News, Affairs, Interview, Election 2015

The watchman

Why was PACE formed?

BY Alex Bookbinder

Business

Samsung Asia's Irene Ng: 'Myanmar is one of our fastest growing markets'

Multinational giant Samsung is South Korea’s largest chaebol, or industrial conglomerate, and its dozens of subsidiaries include Samsung Electronics, one of the world’s biggest information technology companies. The group’s other activities range from shipbuilding and construction to entertainment and healthcare. Samsung has been consolidating its presence in Myanmar since the change of government in 2011. Frontier spoke to Irene Ng, Samsung Asia vice president for marketing, about the company’s plans for Myanmar.

BY Frontier

Photo Essays, Features, Culture

Ah Moon: Pushing the boundaries

Rising star Ah Moon shocks conservative Myanmar with her provocative, often sexy style. She hopes her new album will propel her to international stardom.

BY Hans Hulst

Affairs, Election 2015

The Lady’s legal challenge

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi issued a legal challenge to critics after being peppered with questions about race and religion during her campaign trip to Rakhine State.

BY Frontier

Photo Essays, Affairs

Down Syndrome: Dedicated mothers make a difference

A group of dedicated mothers has formed an association that aims to improve the quality of life of those with Down Syndrome and provide a supportive network for their careers.

BY Ann Wang

Business

Samsung Asia’s Irene Ng: ‘Myanmar is one of our fastest growing markets’

Samsung has been consolidating its presence in Myanmar since the change of government in 2011. Frontier spoke to Samsung Asia's Irene Ng about the company’s plans for the local market.

BY Frontier

Photo Essays, Features

Letpadaung: The struggle continues

The controversial Letpadaung copper mine near Monywa in Sagaing Region has turned dispossessed farmers into activists who are determined to keep fighting for their rights.

BY Lauren DeCicca & Jared Downing

Affairs, Election 2015

Myanmar’s digital election

A liberalization of Myanmar’s telecommunications sector has contributed to the arrival of new applications aimed at keeping voters informed in November’s election.

BY Kyaw Phone Kyaw & Mratt Kyaw Thu

Opinion

Editorial, Opinion

Why we’re back in print

News Feed, Editorial, News, Opinion

Myanmar enters 2021 with a rare opportunity to heal

News Feed, 2020 Election, Sithu Aung Myint, Opinion

Fresh vote unlikely soon in Rakhine, but Japan’s Sasakawa deserves praise

News Feed, News, Opinion

Give the people more parks

Doh Athan

Podcast: Unwanted pregnancies

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Podcast: Domestic violence in Tanintharyi Region

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Video: Child labour exposed in Yangon

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Podcast: Untold stories of slavery

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Podcast: Unwanted pregnancies

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Podcast: Domestic violence in Tanintharyi Region

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Video: Child labour exposed in Yangon

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Podcast: Untold stories of slavery

Latest Issue

Volume 6, Issue 17

January 12, 2021

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Why we’re back in print

We’re not betting on a print revival to ensure Frontier’s survival, but we believe print still has an important place in the media landscape.

News Feed, News, Affairs

The ultimate penalty: Debating the death sentence

Myanmar has not executed a convict for decades, though they continue to be put on death row. While some call for capital punishment to be scrapped, others are demanding it for child rapists.

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