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03/11/2025

Low-pressure system drenches Myanmar, bringing over 5 inches of rain

Over the past 24 hours, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology announced that a low-pressure area, which has formed near the delta coastal region connected to the east-central part of the Bay of Bengal, has caused rainfall measurements of 5.20 inches in Thayet and up to 5 inches in Yangon (Kaba Aye). Due to this, there could be localized heavy rain in Yangon and Ayeyawady Region, and scattered heavy rain in Bago, Magway, and Rakhine State. The department also reported that in the past 24 hours, Thayet recorded 5.20 inches of rain and Yangon (Kaba Aye) recorded up to 5 inches of rain.

Read more: https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/low-pressure-system-drenches-myanmar-bringing-over-5-inches-of-rain

03/11/2025

Thailand’s THB3.45 Trillion Property Waste: 1.6 Million Homes Lie Empty Amid Housing Crisis

The Nation/ANN

* Thailand has 1.64 million unoccupied homes, representing an economic waste valued at 3.45 trillion baht, a figure comparable to the nation's annual budget.

* The crisis is driven by over-speculation, particularly in the condominium market where nearly one in four units is vacant, with the Bangkok metropolitan area being the most affected region.

* This surplus housing stock signals market instability and could potentially undermine the financial stability of lending institutions.

* Experts propose implementing a new tax on empty properties to incentivize owners to sell or rent them, which could increase housing affordability.

Over-speculation in the condo market has resulted in one in four new units being vacant, with experts calling for a new tax on empty properties to spur sales.

A staggering 1.64 million housing units across Thailand are lying empty, representing a colossal economic waste valued at approximately 3.45 trillion baht—a figure nearly equivalent to the nation’s annual budget.

According to a survey by the Thai Real Estate Research and Valuation Centre (AREA), this "ghost housing" crisis is heavily concentrated in the Bangkok metropolitan area, where more than 730,000 units are unoccupied, primarily due to aggressive market speculation.

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The Nation/ANN

03/11/2025

4.4-magnitude earthquake strikes near Homalin town

A mild earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was recorded near Homalin town, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).

The DMH announced that the earthquake occurred at around 8:03 a.m. on November 3 (Myanmar Standard Time), with its epicenter located within Myanmar — approximately 67 miles northwest of the Katha Seismic Station and about 35 miles east-southeast of Homalin town.

It was centered at latitude 24.64°N and longitude 95.40°E, at a depth of 10 kilometers, and was described as a low-intensity quake.

A mild earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was recorded near Homalin town, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH). The DMH announced that the earthquake occurred at around 8:03 a.m. on November 3 (Myanmar Standard Time), with its epicenter located within Myanmar —...

02/11/2025

Man sentenced to 11 years for attempting to traffic woman to China through TikTok scam

According to Myanmar Police Force, a man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for attempting to traffic a woman to China after contacting her through a TikTok advertisement offering to find “Chinese husbands.”

The 28-year-old woman from Chan Aye Tharzan Township, Mandalay, saw a TikTok post by an account named Dora () claiming that women could become Chinese wives, earn 20,000 yuan, and receive money in Myanmar. She contacted the account, which was linked to May Thet Paing from Myittha Township.

Read more: https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/man-sentenced-to-11-years-for-attempting-to-traffic-woman-to-china-through-tiktok-scam

02/11/2025

Military reopens schools and hospitals in Hsipaw and Kyaukme after regaining control

After the military regained control of Hsipaw in northern Shan State, it reopened 11 basic education schools by November 1, enrolling a total of 2,470 students.

Authorities said the administration system has resumed operations in Hsipaw and nearby areas, with efforts focused on restoring education, healthcare, and rehabilitation activities for local residents. On November 1, 102 new students were added to existing enrollments, and the Ministry of Educationprovided free textbooks, stationery, and school supplies to all students.

At Hsipaw People’s Hospital, medical teams treated 29 outpatients and 27 inpatients on the same day, continuing to provide healthcare services to local ethnic communities.

Read more: https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/military-reopens-schools-and-hospitals-in-hsipaw-and-kyaukme-after-regaining-control-0

02/11/2025

Repairs and reconstruction underway on Nay Pyi Taw–Yangon section of Yangon–Mandalay Expressway after powerful earthquake

Roads and bridges on Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon section of Yangon-Mandalay Expressway are being repaired and rebuilt which was caused by the powerful earthquake.

Roads and bridges on Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon section of Yangon-Mandalay Expressway are being repaired and rebuilt which was caused by the powerful earthquake. On October 31, Deputy Minister of Construction U Myo Myint and his team inspected the reconstruction work on the roads and bridges on Nay Pyi Taw-...

02/11/2025

Disqualified parliamentary candidate Daw Thet Thet Khaing files two petitions to UEC

Daw Thet Thet Khine, who was disqualified from being a parliamentary candidate, has submitted two petitions to the Union Election Commission (UEC).

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/disqualified-parliamentary-candidate-daw-thet-thet-khaing-files-two-petitions-to-uec

02/11/2025

Committee formed to lead Yangon Elevated Expressway and Outer Ring Road Projects

To enhance connectivity between industrial zones and promote smooth logistics networks including seaports, dry ports, satellite towns, and transport routes, the Myanmar government has formed a Leading Committee for the Yangon Elevated Expressway and Yangon Outer Ring Road Projects, according to The Myanmar Gazette.

The committee will be chaired by the Union Minister for Construction, with the Yangon Region Chief Minister and deputy ministers from the Ministries of Transport and Communications, Finance and Revenue, and Electric Power serving as members. The Deputy Minister for Construction will act as the secretary.

The committee is tasked with identifying suitable expressway routes that can contribute to social and economic development, coordinating with relevant ministries and regional governments for the development of industrial zones, logistics hubs, and ports along the routes, and implementing the projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) system to minimize government spending.

It will also ensure that all PPP processes comply with tender procedures previously set by the State Administration Council, report its progress to the Economic Committee and the Union Government, and establish subcommittees and working groups as needed for project implementation.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/committee-formed-to-lead-yangon-elevated-expressway-and-outer-ring-road-projects

02/11/2025

Heavy rains trigger flooding across Yangon

Heavy rains caused flooding in Yangon on the morning of November 2, according to sources.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/heavy-rains-trigger-flooding-across-yangon

01/11/2025

Directors Thet Lwin aka Zambu Htun Thet Lwin and Aung Chan Lu aka Aye Chan Aung arrested under Election Protection Law

Action has been taken against Director Thet Lwin aka Zambu Htun Thet Lwin and Director Aung Chan Lu aka Aye Chan Aung under the Law on the Protection of Multiparty Democratic General Elections from Obstruction, Disruption and Destruction.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/directors-thet-lwin-aka-zambu-htun-thet-lwin-and-aung-chan-lu-aka-aye-chan-aung-arrested-under

01/11/2025

Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Balloon Festival continues

A total of five Seinnapan hot-air balloons and six Meekyi hot-air ballons, totaling 11 hot-air ballons, were released on the night of October 30.

01/11/2025

Scattered heavy rains and strong winds expected in some regions and states from November 1 to 6 due to intensifying whirlwinds and possible low pressure in the Bay of Bengal

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) has issued a special weather bulletin stating that scattered rain and strong winds are likely to occur in some regions and states from November 1 to 6 due to the intensity of the whirlwinds moving from the east and the intensity of the low pressure area that may form in the northern Andaman Sea and the associated east-central Bay of Bengal.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/scattered-heavy-rains-and-strong-winds-expected-in-some-regions-and-states-from-november-1-to-6