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Evacuations · TakRTN prepares for Myanmar evacuation amid conflictLegacyIn the face of escalating civil conflict in Myanmar, the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has stationed four vessels in the Andaman Sea, ready to facilitate the evacuation of Thai citizens from Myanmar. The directive came from RTN Chief Admiral Adung Pan-Iam, who has instructed the Region 3 commander to prepare two frigates, HTMS Saiburi and HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan, and two landing ships, HTMS Saiburi…See the Story
RTN prepares for Myanmar evacuation amid conflict
Mae Sot · Mae SotMAE SOT, THAILAND — Thailand is staying alert as conflict in Myanmar continues, according to Thai government officials who visited Thailand’s border with Myanmar this week.
The comments come as renewed fighting continues between anti-junta ethnic groups and the military for control over Myawaddy, a crucial trade hub just across the border from Mae Sot.
Myanmar has been in turmoil since a military coup in February 2021. The country has devolved i…See the Story
Thailand closely watches battle for Myanmar border town
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Mae Sot · Mae SotNikorndej stated that a report from a special task force meeting indicated that the situation, in which clashes between the Myanmar troops and the ethnic armed forces were reported over the past two weeks in Myawaddy, opposite Thailand’s mae Sot remains uncertain, with fluctuations and an expansion of conflict areas. The Foreign Ministry discloses that the situation at the Thai-Myanmar border has improved, with no shootings in Myanmar reported w…See the Story
Improved situation at Myanmar border, states Foreign Ministry
Trade · Mae SotThe Rim Moei market near the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot district of Tak, which is usually packed with shoppers and tourists, especially during weekends, has been eerily quiet since the flare-up in fighting between junta and rebel forces last week. Many shops in the market have closed due to the lack of customers. Thanatporn Phakham, a trader in the market, said that the current situation is worse than the post-COVID pandemic period, when cus…See the Story
Border trade in Mae Sot hit hard by fighting in Myanmar’s Myawaddy
Mae Sot District · Mae Sot DistrictThe incidents have occurred near the second Friendship Bridge, located on the Myanmar side of Myawaddy town. This area, once deemed secure by the 275th Battalion, has now become the last stronghold after the opposition group’s recent attacks led to its defeat a week ago. The situation at the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, remains volatile as sounds of gunfire and explosions from clashes between Karen groups and Myanmar tr…See the Story