Myanmar battle surge: Over three,300 refugees search shelter in Thailand

The conflict in Myanmar‘s Kayah State has led to a new surge of refugees in search of shelter in Thailand. Provincial Governor Chettha Mosikkharat confirmed that Thai authorities have rescued 3,342 refugees who fled the border warfare.
The combating in Kayah State includes the Karenni Army (KA), backed by the People’s Defence Forces (PDFs) and the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF), and began with an attack on Mae Jae Police Station and three navy bases. This escalation in the Myanmar battle followed a earlier KA operation which captured at least three bases close to Tambon Khun Yuam within the Khun Yuam district, Bangkok Post reported.
Best selling , Minister of Internal Affairs for Kayah State, reported that the assault on Mae Jae occurred throughout from Thailand’s Baan Sao Hin in Mae Hong Son province. Consequently, an influx of refugees entered the province via Mae Sariang and Khun Yuam districts. Governor Chettha noted that 3,034 individuals sought refuge in Baan Sao Hin in Mae Sariang district, while one other 308 fled to Baan Pha Tho and Baan Pha Khe in Khun Yuam district’s Tambon Mae Khee.
Efforts to assist the refugees have been undertaken by Mae Hong Son’s Provincial Border Operation Centre, which is working in collaboration with troopers, volunteers, and the sub-district Administrative Office (SAO). In addition, the Naresuan Force and provincial administrative officers are monitoring the continued battle, standing prepared to help Thai nationals if essential. Governor Chettha also talked about that reconnaissance planes from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) are being ready..

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