News Forum - Fights between Myanmar junta and ethnic armies intensify, 700 refugees flee to Thailand

[Thaiger]

Possibly around 700 refugees from Myanmar fled to Thailand’s Tak province to escape violence following clashes between the state military and the prominent ethnic armed wing of the Karen National Union in the town Lay Kay Kaw near the Thai border. A government official who spoke to AFP reporters said Thai officials have provided food and shelter to the 700 refugees. Myanmar’s shadow government, also known as the National Unity Government, made a statement saying they are ready to engage with the Thai government and international community to respond to people in need in Lay Kay Kaw. The Karen Women’s […]

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[Jason]

This could be the beginning of civil war in Burma! Interesting that Thailand gave them refuge.

[Poolie]

The beginning was three years ago.

[Rain]

3 hours ago, Jason said:

This could be the beginning of civil war in Burma! Interesting that Thailand gave them refuge.

For decades now [early 60s].

We're just taking notice? Most have grown vacant regarding historic perspectives.

Any real concern regarding Burma/Myanmar is little but fashion and folly.