The governor of the Tak province, bordering Myanmar, set four temporary camps supporting victims who escaped the escalating violence between the Myanmar navy and the armed wing of the Karen National Union. The camps are all located in Maesot Districts of Tak spreading to four sub-districts including Mae Tao, Mae Ku, Mahawan, and Phop Phra.
Around Roadmap who fled to Thailand will keep in a secure space until the state of affairs gets better. Thailand offers humanitarian assist by getting ready food, drinks, and garments as nicely as medical look after the refugees. Reports say measures to forestall the unfold of Covid-19 are also being practiced.
Some of the refugees say the Burmese military’s latest string of attacks in Karen territory by the Thai border began on December 15. Some say bullets have been found on Thai soil. Thai soldiers made a smoke warning shot as a sign to the Myanmar troops to be careful near the border. Under the assist of the Thailand-Myanmar Township Border Committee, authorities from Naresuan Force raised the issue to Myanmar.
Some Thai residents dwelling along the border are concerned with the violence close to their houses. Many have left their houses to reside with relatives in other areas and are ready for the state of affairs to be stable..