Thailand Temporarily Closes Mae Sot Border Crossings to Pressure Myanmar Over Karen Insurgent Activity
Thai authorities have temporarily closed all border crossings in the Mae Sot district, bordering Myanmar, due to escalating activity by Karen ethnic armed groups on the Myanmar side. This move aims to increase pressure on the Myanmar military.
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