High-intensity rains affected two villages in the region of Tana Toraja
Some fleeing Myanmar violence allowed treatment at Thai border
More than a dozen people fleeing violence in Myanmar were allowed to cross into Thailand on Tuesday to receive medical treatment at a border village, Reuters witnesses said.
Published : 30 March 2021, 06:22 AM
Updated : 30 March 2021, 06:22 AM
A health official in Mae Sam Laep village said the people who arrived by boat across the river marking the border were ethnic Karen who opposed Myanmar's military coup in February. Activists on Monday accused Thailand of pushing would-be refugees back into Myanmar.
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