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 – Tensions rise as Myanmar’s military faces losses in an important border trading town amidst ongoing clashes with ethnic resistance forces. Following the abandonment of their last defensive position in Myawaddy, army troops faced pressure from guerrillas of the ethnic Karen National Union and the People’s Defense Forces. The military’s series of … Read more
Mae Sot, Thailand – Amid tensions at the Thai-Myanmar border, Thailand’s foreign minister emphasized the importance of peaceful resolution to the conflict. The recent loss of a key trading town by Myanmar’s army to opposition forces has raised concerns about potential violent retaliation. The town of Myawaddy fell into the hands of guerrillas from the … Read more
Pattaya, Thailand – A homeless man in Pattaya, Thailand was left in critical condition after a vicious knife attack. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, has shocked the local community and raised concerns about the safety of homeless individuals in the area. The victim, whose identity has not been released, … Read more
SI SA KET, Thailand (AP) — A 25-year-old woman, Jiraphan Linson, was tragically murdered in front of her residence in Si Sa Ket. The assailant used a firearm to fatally shoot her while she was outside, sitting on a Honda Wave motorcycle. The incident has sent shockwaves through the town, leaving the community in mourning … Read more