34.3 C
Bangkok
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Airstrikes drive 3,000 Karennis to Mae Hong Son

As clashes intensify, Thai army and local authorities map out ways to help refugees

Soldiers visit refugees from Myanmar who are taking refuge at the Ban Sao Hin temporary shelter camp in Mae Sariang district of Mae Hong Son on July 9. (Photo: Radio Thailand Mae Sariang Facebook)

More than 3,000 Karennis have reportedly fled across the border to Mae Hong Son province following clashes between Myanmar and the Karenni Army (KA) on Wednesday.

A border source said the clashes between Myanmar troops and ethnic rebel groups were continuing on Thursday.  

The Myanmar army reportedly launched air strikes along the border, opposite tambon Pang Mu and Mok Cham Pae in Muang district of Mae Hong Son at around…

Read more…

Latest Articles