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Myanmar refugees in Mae Hong Son get help

Governor says nearly 4,000 displaced by recent fighting are sheltering in two camps

Myanmar residents take refuge at the Bang Sao Hin temporary shelter in Mae Sariang district of Mae Hong Son province. (Photo: Radio Thailand, Mae Sariang Facebook page)

Authorities in Mae Hong Son say they have assisted almost 4,000 Myanmar refugees who fled fighting between ethnic groups and the Myanmar military.

Clashes took place along the border in Bang Sao Hin in tambon Sao Hin of Sariang district and Ban Pha Khae in tambon Mae Ki of Khun Yuam district, which forced 3,904 Myanmar residents to seek refuge in two border districts of Mae Hong Son.

A total of 3,211 were brought to the Bang Sao Hin shelter in tambon…

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