MAE SOT, Thailand – As tensions rise along the border between Thailand and Myanmar, Thailand’s foreign minister is urging Myanmar’s military authorities to avoid responding violently to recent losses of critical trading towns. The town of Myawaddy, just across the river from Mae Sot, saw its army troops withdraw from their last defensive position, allowing … Read more
MAE SOT, Thailand – The Foreign Minister of Thailand emphasized the importance of restraint in response to Myanmar’s military tensions. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara’s visit to Mae Sot, a town bordering Myanmar’s Myawaddy, coincided with the loss of an essential trading post by Myanmar’s army. During discussions with Myanmar’s military authorities, the emphasis was placed on avoiding … Read more
MAE SOT, Thailand – Amid escalating tensions in Myanmar, Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has stepped in to urge restraint from Myanmar’s military forces following the loss of a crucial border trading town to their opponents. The town of Myawaddy, situated across a river from Mae Sot, fell under the control of the Karen National … Read more