Mae sot: The Myanmar military sent several rounds of bombers this morning, while a gas station owner recounted his near-death experience after a bullet pierced through the fuel pump.
According to Thai News Agency, this morning, there was still a clash of fire between the Myanmar army and the opposition soldiers who were stationed at the Pa Sak hill base in Myanmar, opposite Thailand, in the new village of Mae Kon Ken, Mae Sot District, Tak Province. Both sides used weapons to exchange fire, and the sound of gunfire could be heard along the banks of the Moei River, which separates the Thai-Myanmar border.
The Myanmar military used heavy weapons to shoot down several grenades around the area where the opposition military base was located. After that, they requested air support. Not long after, a Myanmar military plane flew in to drop several flights of bombs from the air. The sound of the explosions echoed throughout the area where the opposition military was hiding. It is expected that throughout the day and into the night, the Myanmar military may launch a large-scale attack to destroy the opposition that blocked their movement this time.
Ms. Warisara, a homeowner and owner of a gas station in a war-prone village, said that every day she must prepare and brace herself for unexpected situations. Recently, following the escalating violence in a neighboring country, her gas station and her home were hit by a war bullet, but fortunately, no fire broke out. She had to use car tires to block off the pump for safety. Her home was also hit by a series of rounds from an unidentified war bullet. She and neighboring villagers are currently sheltering from stray bullets in their homes, hoping for a quick end to the war in the neighboring country.
The latest update on the situation is expected to intensify as Myanmar soldiers reinforce their forces and bring more heavy weapons to the area where the fighting is taking place. This has led the Thai side to reinforce the forces of the Rajamanu Task Force, rangers, and the 35th Military District, along with Mae Sot District officials, the 346th Border Patrol Police, and heavy weapon launchers, to strengthen the border in Mae Sot District, Tak Province.