Thai Border Town Falls Silent Amid Myanmar Conflict, Residents Flee
Mae Sam Lap, a Thai border town, is experiencing an eerie silence as residents flee and local businesses shut down. Bombings and tremors from Myanmar's internal conflict are reportedly felt across the border, disrupting daily life and river transport.
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