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Thailand puts 10 border provinces on alert over Myanmar fighting
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Thailand has ordered 10 provinces along the Myanmar border to step up security and preparations after bullets and shell fragments from fighting in Myanmar crossed into Mae Sot district, Tak, damaging homes and property.
Key facts
- Thailand has ordered 10 provinces along the Myanmar border to step up security and preparations after bullets and shell fragments from fighting in Myanmar crossed into Mae Sot district, Tak, damaging homes and property.
- The Interior Ministry announced the measures yesterday, November 9, as clashes between Myanmar military forces and resistance groups continued near Phalu village on the Myanmar side of the border.
- Unsit Sampuntharat, permanent secretary of the Interior Ministry, said governors had been told to work with the military, police and local officials to monitor the situation and protect residents.
- The order covers Kanchanaburi, Chumphon, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Tak, Mae Hong Son, Ranong and Ratchaburi.
Summary
The Interior Ministry announced the measures yesterday, November 9, as clashes between Myanmar military forces and resistance groups continued near Phalu village on the Myanmar side of the border.
Unsit Sampuntharat, permanent secretary of the Interior Ministry, said governors had been told to work with the military, police and local officials to monitor the situation and protect residents.