Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Sep 24, 2025 Evening
📌📌 1. Kim Aris, son of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, urges standing with independent media for the truth
September 24
Kim Aris, the youngest son of people’s leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, has urged the public to stand by independent media outlets in support of the truth.
On his birthday today, September 24, he expressed this message as part of the Myanmar tradition of doing a good deed on one’s birthday, saying this was his chosen act.
He praised Myanmar’s independent media as being more than just reporters. They are frontline defenders of democracy and vital forces that continue to uncover and present the truth at great personal risk, especially at a time when many remain silent and others collaborate with the military.
He compared the situation of the resistance fighters, who defend themselves with weapons, to that of journalists, who only have words, courage, and intellect as their weapons.
Aris stated that although the military junta hides both his mother’s condition and the true situation in Myanmar, independent media have enabled him to know the truth.
He emphasized that without the reporting of independent media, he would not know his mother’s real condition nor the plight of countless families across Myanmar.
He stressed that without independent media, he, like other families in Myanmar and the international community, would be left in total darkness about the truth.
“Journalists are not only writing news; they are fighting on the frontlines for democracy. They are keeping our hopes alive. They endure many hardships and dangers to uncover the truth,” Kim Aris said.
He warned that if independent media are not supported, their voices and truths could be silenced. For this reason, he urged everyone to stand with and support independent media for the sake of truth.
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📌📌 2. OCHA warns that urgent protection of education facilities is needed
September 24
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that, due to the widespread fighting across Myanmar, urgent measures are needed to protect educational institutions.
OCHA stated that in most states and regions, schools have been damaged by incidents of violence, leading to student and teacher casualties, disruption of classes, and increased risks to children’s safety. Protecting schools from attacks has become a critical need.
In addition, OCHA reported that ongoing fighting nationwide continues to cause daily civilian casualties. Civilian protection issues have worsened, and communities face a wide range of hardships, including exposure to violence.
It is estimated that nearly 3.6 million people across Myanmar have been displaced due to the conflict. OCHA warned that displacement is likely to increase further in September.
During the first half of this year alone, humanitarian organizations were able to provide emergency aid to at least 3.5 million people. However, due to growing needs and severe funding shortages, large numbers of people remain without sustained life-saving assistance.
Restrictions still hinder the delivery of humanitarian aid, especially in northwestern and southeastern Myanmar, where access limitations make it impossible for critical services to safely reach people in need.
Myanmar remains among the countries with the lowest level of humanitarian funding coverage. As of today, only 12% of the required funding for the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) has been received.
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📌📌 3. Massive sinkholes over 160 feet deep open up outside Vajira Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
September 24
Thai authorities reported that a ground collapse occurred in front of Vajira Hospital in Bangkok, creating massive sinkholes more than 160 feet deep.
The incident happened on September 24, when the ground near Vajira Hospital gave way, forming a deep sinkhole about 98 feet wide. The collapse gradually spread up to the front of Samsen Police Station, forcing authorities to evacuate nearby residents.
Video footage revealed that a water pipeline had burst, causing soil erosion and leading to the ground collapse.
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📌📌 4. Remnants of Super Typhoon Ragasa may bring widespread rainfall across Myanmar
September 24
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of the National Unity Government (NUG) has issued a weather alert, warning that remnants of Super Typhoon Ragasa may cause widespread rainfall across Myanmar.
Formed in the Philippine Sea, the extremely strong Super Typhoon Ragasa is expected to weaken into a low-pressure system and move inland over northern Laos by September 26.
The storm’s remnants could bring widespread rain to Myanmar, especially in eastern and southern Shan State, Mandalay Region, southern Sagaing Region, Magway Region, Chin State, Ayeyarwady Region, Yangon Region, Mon State, Karen State, Karenni State, and Tanintharyi Region. Heavy rain and strong winds are possible in some areas.
Particular warnings were issued for:
- Karen, Mon, Tanintharyi, and Chin States – risk of landslides due to 3–4 consecutive days of heavy rain.
- Yangon, Ayeyarwady, Shan, and Bago Regions – risk of sudden urban flooding.
This report was filed by Radio NUG correspondents Tharki and Ko Khant.
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