Burma's Prime Minister 'forced to resign'

Burma Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt was forced to resign and has been placed under house arrest on corruption charges, a Thai government spokesman said today.

“We can confirm Khin Nyunt has been removed from the position of prime minister and is being detained under house arrest,” said government spokesman Jakrapob Penkair.

The secretive military government of Burma (also known as Myanmar) has been at the centre of rumours today that the long-powerful Khin Nyunt had been removed from office, according to diplomats and senior Thai officials.