Mae Sot residents demand protection from Myanmar border fighting spillover
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More than 200 residents of Mae Sot district, Tak province, gathered on 27 October at a school in Mahawan subdistrict to demand government protection from spillover of Myanmar fighting. They said stray bullets and explosive rounds over the past year damaged homes and injured residents. They submitted a petition.
Why it matters
Residents of Thai border communities say fighting in Myanmar is affecting their safety and property, raising pressure on authorities to respond to the spillover.
What's next
Local security authorities said the petition will be forwarded to the government through the provincial administration for further action.
Key dates
- 27 October 2026More than 200 residents gathered at Ban Mae Kon Ken School in Mae Sot and submitted a petition to the district chief and other agencies.
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Sources
- Khaosod EnglishView original →
