The conflict in Myanmar‘s Kayah State has led to a new surge of refugees seeking shelter in Thailand. Provincial Governor Chettha Mosikkharat confirmed that Thai authorities have rescued 3,342 refugees who fled the border struggle.
Research fighting in Kayah State includes the Karenni Army (KA), backed by the People’s Defence Forces (PDFs) and the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF), and began with an assault on Mae Jae Police Station and three military bases. Frugal within the Myanmar conflict adopted a previous KA operation which captured a minimum of three bases near Tambon Khun Yuam in the Khun Yuam district, Bangkok Post reported.
Khu Nial, Minister of Internal Affairs for Kayah State, reported that the attack on Mae Jae occurred across from Thailand’s Baan Sao Hin in Mae Hong Son province. Consequently, an influx of refugees entered the province through Mae Sariang and Khun Yuam districts. Governor Chettha noted that 3,034 people sought refuge in Baan Sao Hin in Mae Sariang district, while one other 308 fled to Baan Pha Tho and Baan Pha Khe in Khun Yuam district’s Tambon Mae Khee.
Efforts to help the refugees have been undertaken by Mae Hong Son’s Provincial Border Operation Centre, which is working in collaboration with soldiers, volunteers, and the sub-district Administrative Office (SAO). In addition, the Naresuan Force and provincial administrative officers are monitoring the continuing battle, standing prepared to help Thai nationals if necessary. Governor Chettha additionally talked about that reconnaissance planes from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) are being ready..