More than 9,000 Myanmar nationals sought refuge in Thailand this week amid deadly clashes between Burmese rebels and the state army, which seized power with a coup two years ago.

The terrified resident fled due to the bloody conflict between the Karen National Liberation Army, the People's Defence Force and the Myanmar Army and Border Guard Forces (BGF) near the military's base.

Local Thai residents living near the Moei River in the Mae Sot and Mae Rama districts of Tak province have reported feeling unsafe due to the sound of gunfire and explosives being heard clearly, prompting them to closely monitor the situation.

A report on April 5 indicated that at least one Karen soldier was killed and eight others were injured during the conflict, while there were no reports of casualties from the Myanmar army side.

At noon on April 6, it was reported that more than 9,000 Karen people from several villages in Myanmar had crossed the Moei River to seek refuge in Thailand.

The refugees were temporarily housed in six safe shelters located in the Mae Sot and Mae Rama districts, where local authorities, police, soldiers, and volunteers provided them with food, water, and medicine while ensuring that security was maintained.

Meanwhile, field doctors and volunteer rescue staff were checking the health of children and elderly refugees to prevent them from suffering from heat stroke due to the hot weather.

Kyi, aged 45, said that he and other Karen villagers had to escape from their village and cross the river in order to survive.

He expressed his gratitude towards the Thai people and authorities for providing food, water, and temporary safe shelter to the Karen people.

Kyi stated that he and his family would return home as soon as the situation had settled as they were concerned about the property left behind in their home.

Fighting between the 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.

Several months of protests erupted across Myanmar, also known as Burma, but hundreds of civilians were killed amid forceful crackdowns. The army has since regained control through ongoing intimidation and arrests but the country remains divided and rebel groups clash regularly with state soldiers.

More than 9,000 Myanmar nationals sought refuge in Thailand this week amid deadly clashes between Burmese rebels and the state army, which seized power with a coup two years ago.

The terrified resident fled due to the bloody conflict between the Karen National Liberation Army, the People's Defence Force and the Myanmar Army and Border Guard Forces (BGF) near the military's base.

Local Thai residents living near the Moei River in the Mae Sot and Mae Rama districts of Tak province have reported feeling unsafe due to the sound of gunfire and explosives being heard clearly, prompting them to closely monitor the situation.

A report on April 5 indicated that at least one Karen soldier was killed and eight others were injured during the conflict, while there were no reports of casualties from the Myanmar army side.

At noon on April 6, it was reported that more than 9,000 Karen people from several villages in Myanmar had crossed the Moei River to seek refuge in Thailand.

The refugees were temporarily housed in six safe shelters located in the Mae Sot and Mae Rama districts, where local authorities, police, soldiers, and volunteers provided them with food, water, and medicine while ensuring that security was maintained.

Meanwhile, field doctors and volunteer rescue staff were checking the health of children and elderly refugees to prevent them from suffering from heat stroke due to the hot weather.

Kyi, aged 45, said that he and other Karen villagers had to escape from their village and cross the river in order to survive.

He expressed his gratitude towards the Thai people and authorities for providing food, water, and temporary safe shelter to the Karen people.

Kyi stated that he and his family would return home as soon as the situation had settled as they were concerned about the property left behind in their home.

Fighting between the 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.

Several months of protests erupted across Myanmar, also known as Burma, but hundreds of civilians were killed amid forceful crackdowns. The army has since regained control through ongoing intimidation and arrests but the country remains divided and rebel groups clash regularly with state soldiers.