Myanmar resistance fighters bombed a bridge connecting trade routes to Thailand as they continued the struggle against the country's military junta.

The rebels allegedly destroyed the bridge on the Myawaddy-Kawkareik road that lorries use to transport goods between Tak province in Thailand and Myanmar, also known as Burma.

Myanmar state media said the destruction on March 12 was allegedly caused by members of the People's Defence Force - the armed wing of Myanmar's government in exile after its military seized power in 2021.

Trucks continued delivering cargo from Thailand via the Thai-Myanmar Friendship bridge in Mae Sot district, but the number of trucks was reduced due to the destroyed route.

Myanmar's Department of Highways is now building a bridge for small cars while repairs are underway.

Fighting between the Myanmar military and anti-state forces has also been reported at the frontier, including Myawaddy province opposite Mae Sot district.

The struggle between armed militias and the Burmese military has intensified amid the political turmoil in Myanmar caused by the ousting of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. Around the country, thousands of civilians are said to have been killed during military crackdowns on protests.

Popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi was ousted and put under house arrest before being hauled to court on corruption charges. The trial is ongoing.