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In our Asian Insider newsletter this week, the crisis in Myanmar took centre stage at the gathering of Asean leaders in the fishing town of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Just days before the 42nd Asean Summit, a convoy of the region's diplomats and aid workers travelling in Myanmar’s Shan state came under attack,Other highlights of the meeting included theand discussion on growing tensions in the South China Sea.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha skipped the summit to campaign for his new party instead, as rallies ramp up for Sunday’s general election. The polls are shaping up to be a showdown between pro-military parties like his United Thai Nation and Palang Pracharath, against pro-democracy factions like Pheu Thai and Move Forward.
with videos on social media ranging from a tutorial on how to tie a loincloth to a clip showcasing Mr Prayut’s softer side.
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