AK, May 23 – Thailand’s Naresuan Force has intensified its presence in Phop Phra district, Tak province, following a series of heavy airstrikes by Myanmar’s military targeting resistance forces near the border. The clashes erupted after rebel groups launched a major offensive against a Myanmar army base, prompting retaliatory bombings that have sent shockwaves across the frontier.

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Fighting remains fierce as resistance fighters, including the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and allied groups, continue their push to capture seven Myanmar military outposts opposite Phop Phra. Earlier today, KNLA forces launched a heavily armed assault on the Myanmar Army’s Chedi Khao base in Myawaddy, deploying drone strikes that forced government troops into retreat. In response, Myanmar’s military conducted aerial bombardments on Karen positions close to the Thai border.

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While no explosives have crossed into Thai territory, the proximity of the clashes has unsettled local communities. Residents reported hearing powerful explosions, raising concerns over potential spillover violence.

Major General Maitree Chupreecha, Commander of the Naresuan Force, has deployed Task Force Rajamanu to bolster security along the border. Thai troops remain on high alert as resistance fighters tighten their siege around the Myanmar base. Authorities are also preparing for a possible influx of refugees fleeing the conflict.

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Thai security forces are maintaining 24-hour surveillance as the situation develops, with officials urging civilians to remain vigilant amid the escalating tensions.

-Thailand News (TN)