Mae Sot braces for possible influx of refugees from Myanmar in April-Paithan

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The Thai government should establish a safety zone or a humanitarian corridor at the Thai-Myanmar border, close to Mae Sot district of Tak province, in anticipation of a mass influx of refugees from Myanmar in March and April, when fighting between government troops and rebel forces is expected to intensify, said a security expert today.

 

Associate Professor Panitan Wattanayagorn told Thai PBS that the fighting this dry season is expected to be more intense, after the Myanmar government announced mandatory conscription, requiring all men aged 18-35 and women aged 18-27 to serve in the military for two years.  Professionals with special skills, such as engineers and doctors, are mandated to serve for three years, he said.

 

The combination of mandatory conscription and the anticipated escalation of fighting inside Myanmar may force up to 10,000 people in Myanmar to seek shelter on Thai soil, said Panitan, adding that many Burmese have already fled into Thailand to evade the conscription.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2024-03-07

 

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[Tropicalevo]

Not going to happen.

The Thai military 'pseudo government' support the Burmese Junta.

Refugees have been trying to leave since the conflict started but the Thais call them 'illegals' and send them back.

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Thai government should establish a safety zone or a humanitarian corridor at the Thai-Myanmar border, close to Mae Sot district of Tak province, in anticipation of a mass influx of refugees from Myanmar in March and April, when fighting between government troops and rebel forces is expected to intensify, said a security expert today.

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