Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 05/11/2026

The Irrawaddy — Myanmar Regime Decries ASEAN ‘Discrimination’ After Summit Snub

DAILY BRIEFING Monday, May 11, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate Maung Kavi Myanmar Regime Decries ASEAN ‘Discrimination’ After Summit Snub Still barred from ASEAN’s top-level meetings, the military-backed regime claims unfair treatment as it struggles to win regional legitimacy. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Military Elites Profit as Coup Leader’s Son Takes Charge of Yatanarpon New City Land prices have jumped 35% since Aung Pyae Sone took control of Myanmar’s Silicon Valley feeder city, sparking a frenzy of speculation and dodgy property deals. Continue Reading Thiri How an Innocuous Tunnel Project in Northern Thailand Embodies China’s Regional Strategy Surely everybody benefits if Mae Hong Son, Thailand’s last developed province, gets a better road link to Chiang Mai thanks to Chinese financing? Think again, says Continue Reading AFP Tiny Shifts Seen in Divided ASEAN’s Approach to Myanmar ASEAN remains divided over whether to maintain pressure on Myanmar or move toward political engagement. Continue Reading Support Press Freedom Independent journalism needs your support. Help us hold power to account. Donate Now Facebook · Twitter · Website © 2026 The Irrawaddy · Chiang Mai, Thailand Unsubscribe · Update preferences · Forward to a friend