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Thailand/Cambodia Border Conflict Stemmed from Decade-Long Tensions
On July 24, simmering tensions over Thailand and Cambodia’s border dispute exploded into a battle at the border, the most intense one in over a decade. According to Thai authorities, a total of twelve civilians––including an eight-year-old and a fifteen-year-old––were killed amid the clash. Shortly after, Thailand closed its border with Cambodia, while Cambodia accused…
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Okja: Film Analysis: Showcasing Humanity’s Mistreatment of Animals
Though perceived as a satirical film mocking modern socio-political conflicts, Bong Joon’s 2007 Okja film has layers of undertones that sheds light on normalised occurrences in the existing capitalist realm of our world. The star of the film Okja – a genetically modified super pig – raised by Mija in the Korean countryside, was selected…
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Seeking a Better Life: The Struggles and Hopes of Burmese Migration to Thailand
Migration has always been a key part of human history, driven by the quest for better living conditions and opportunities. For many Burmese people, moving to Thailand has become a significant option due to urgent issues such as health problems, lack of educational access, economic struggles, and cultural ties. This movement reflects not only the…
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Lost and Found
Language has always been a house with several doors to me. Chinese opened the door to family, English to opportunities, and Burmese was a locked door that I never wanted to open. The feeling of pride, love, shame, and distance all lived in this house as I grew up. Being born into a Chinese family…
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Myanmar’s Tourism Potential vs. Reality
Myanmar’s remarkable natural and cultural assets give it clear potential to become a major tourism destination in Southeast Asia but political upheaval, underdeveloped infrastructure, and uneven economic benefits have kept that potential from being fully realized. A Land Waiting to Be Seen Myanmar is a country defined by striking contrasts. On the plains of Bagan,…
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The Burman Participates in BURSA Alliance Earthquake Relief Fundraiser
Around five months ago, on March 28, 2025, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the epicenter in Sagaing and Mandalay. As the strongest earthquake this year, it not only killed over 3,700 people and injured 4,800, but exacerbated the humanitarian crisis already fueled by the ongoing civil war. According to the United Nations, more than 4.3…
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Myanmar’s Wildlife in Danger: The Fight to Save Endangered Species
Beneath the canopy of Myanmar’s dense forests, elephants are disappearing at a shocking rate, being killed not just for ivory, but for their skin too. According to the Wildlife Conservation Society, Myanmar has lost 20% of its wild elephants in just a few years due to this gruesome trend (Frontier Myanmar). Although Myanmar was once…
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AIS Burman Chapter Donation Trip Reflection
Recently, The Burman had visited the YEC orphanage, donating food and spending time with the children. Additionally, we also kept in mind to understand and learn about their dreams and daily lives. When we arrived at YEC, we met with the monk first. He briefly explains what their orphanage is like, and we read out…
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