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- A Thai parliamentary committee chairman criticized Thailand’s talks with Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, while Thai activists staged protests against his visit.
- Airstrikes and artillery attacks in Hpapun, Palaw and Ye townships reportedly killed two civilians and injured seven others.
- The Myanmar military reportedly carried out a night-long aerial bombardment of Mrauk-U, dropping more than 30 bombs over the city.
- The Chin People’s Organization/Army (CPU/CPA) accused local resistance groups in Magway Region of detaining one of its female members without explanation.
Thai lawmaker criticizes talks with Min Aung Hlaing
Thai MP and Chairman of the House Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights, Rangsiman Rome, criticized the Thai government’s meeting with Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, saying the talks would not resolve cross-border environmental or security problems and instead risk granting greater political legitimacy to the military leadership.
He argued that Thailand should prioritize its own national interests and questioned whether engagement with Myanmar’s military authorities would truly benefit the country. Environmental activists and civil society groups also protested in Bangkok, condemning the visit and calling for an end to Thai support that could indirectly benefit the junta. Protesters displayed photographs of civilian victims of airstrikes and urged Thailand to halt financial and economic cooperation that could strengthen the military.
Thai civil society groups oppose junta visit
Sixteen Thai civil society organizations jointly issued a statement strongly opposing Min Aung Hlaing’s visit.
The groups accused Myanmar’s military of systematic human rights violations, mass atrocities and widespread displacement that have also affected neighboring countries through cross-border instability, trafficking and humanitarian crises. They urged the Thai government to review agreements that could provide revenue to the junta, improve protection for Myanmar migrant workers and ensure humanitarian assistance reaches Myanmar’s people directly rather than through military authorities.
Kim Aris calls for release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Kim Aris, the son of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, welcomed reports confirming that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had met privately with his mother, describing the development as the first encouraging sign in more than five years.
He thanked supporters of the international Proof of Life campaign and called for the unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners. He also expressed hope that the reported meeting would lead to direct family contact and greater transparency regarding her health. The ICRC confirmed it had met with her privately and facilitated the exchange of family messages but said details of the meeting would remain confidential.
Airstrikes continue across several regions
Military air and artillery attacks continued in several parts of Myanmar.
In Hpapun District, Karen State, repeated airstrikes reportedly killed one woman, injured at least seven civilians and damaged monasteries and dozens of homes. In Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, another airstrike killed a 60-year-old woman and damaged residential buildings.
In Ye Township, Mon State, artillery shelling damaged homes and farmland. Meanwhile, residents in Myinmu Township, Sagaing Region, said three civilians detained during military operations were later found dead after being taken away by troops.
Mrauk-U subjected to heavy aerial bombardment
The Arakan Army (AA) reported that the military launched a large-scale nighttime air attack on Mrauk-U, Rakhine State, using six fighter jets and two Y-12 aircraft.
According to the AA, more than 30 bombs were dropped over the city in just over an hour, targeting former military positions and nearby areas where internally displaced people were sheltering. Four displaced civilians were reportedly injured, while livestock were also killed or wounded. The AA urged residents to remain alert to the continued threat of airstrikes.
CPU/CPA accuses allied groups of unlawful detention
The Chin People’s Organization/Chin People’s Army (CPU/CPA) said one of its female logistics members, Mai Thuzar, has been detained by local People’s Administration, Defence and Security groups in Magway Region for more than a week without explanation.
CPU/CPA described the detention as a violation of human rights and revolutionary principles, calling for her immediate release. As of the report, neither the NUG Ministry of Defence nor the relevant local organizations had issued an official explanation regarding the arrest.
Resistance operations continue
Resistance groups reported continued operations against military forces in Tharyarwady, Kawthaung and Saw townships.
In Tharyarwady Township, resistance fighters said two alleged military informants were killed after resisting arrest. In Kawthaung and Saw, resistance forces reportedly ambushed military columns, causing casualties and injuries among junta troops. Separately, an administrator in Kalay who was accused of assisting military recruitment was seriously injured in a knife attack at his home.