Stray bullets from Myanmar clashes hit Mae Sot homes
Stray bullets and shrapnel from fighting in Myanmar have hit residential areas in Mae Sot district, Tak province. The Interior Ministry's permanent secretary ordered governors of 10 Thai-Myanmar border provinces to set up safe zones and bomb shelters, tighten border security and use emergency relief funds for affected residents.
Live hazard or disruption
This is in effect now. Check the sources below for the latest official guidance.
What this means for you
- People living in Mae Sot district in Tak province, including foreign residents, face risk from stray bullets and shrapnel from fighting across the border.
- Provincial authorities are designating safe zones and bomb shelters and may evacuate children and the elderly if risks escalate.
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