Karen seizure of Myanmar base prompts refugee exodus

Karen seizure of Myanmar base prompts refugee exodus

Over 300 Myanmar nationals crossed the border into Tak province of Thailand early Saturday as fighting continued after Karen forces seized a military base from the Myanmar army in their state.

15 Myanmar nationals arrested for illegally entering Thailand via forest road in Tak Province Yangon, May 11 Thai police have arrested 15 Myanmar nationals who illegally entered Thailand via forest road in Tak Province. On May 8, at 8:30 pm, 15 illegal Myanmar nationals were arrested for illegally entering Thailand by carrying packages along the Thaung Rin River along a forest road. They entered Thailand without any documents. The 15 Myanmar nat…

Karen Seizure of Myanmar Base Triggers Refugee Exodus

Over 300 individuals crossed into Tak province, Thailand, as hostilities in Myanmar escalate. PUBLISHED: 10 May 2025 at 14:50 Small Medium Large Thai troops are positioned near the border following recent clashes on the Myanmar side. In a significant development, over 300 Myanmar nationals entered Tak province early Saturday, seeking refuge amid ongoing violence. The conflict intensified as Karen forces launched a successful operation to capt…

May 10, 2025. KIC Thailand and Myanmar The KNU-Brigade (4) issued a letter to the people along the Htee Khe border on the night of May 9, saying that the military council’s Htee Khe military base was taken back to ensure the security of the local people of both Thailand and Myanmar. In order to regain control of the Htee Khe military base, which has been occupied by the military council for 28 years, the KNU-Brigade (4) made this statement in a …