Embassy to observe electionListen to this articlePeople queue to cast their votes at a polling station during Myanmar's general election in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, December 28, 2025. REUTERSThe Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon will deploy staff from its observer team to monitor general elections at around 50 polling stations in four townships across Myanmar, a senior Thai diplomat said. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesman Nikorndej Balankura said the ministry has instructed the embassy to observe the elections in four townships: Yangon, Bago, Pathein, and Tachilek. "They will continue their role as observers in the second and third phases of the Myanmar election,'' Mr Nikorndej said. Myanmar's military junta is holding a general election in three stages on Dec 28, Jan 11 and Jan 25.

Source: Bangkok Post December 31, 2025 01:10 UTC