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Myanmar rebels attack Payathonzu border town

Flames light up thick smoke billowing above Myanmar’s Payathonzu township, clearly visible from the Thai side of the border in Kanchanaburi’s Sangkhla Buri district, during the attack on Monday night. (Photo: Piyarach Chongcharoen)

KANCHANABURI: Thick smoke and flames were seen billowing above Myanmar’s Payathonzu township, opposite Sangkhla Buri district, as rebels attacked governmnt installations there on Monday night.

Arsonists’ targets included the town office and military transport and communications facilities. Sporadic gunfire and explosions could also be heard from across the border.

The fires started around 10pm and were clearly visible from the Thai side of the border.

Payathonzu, a town in the Karen State of South…

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