TAK — Thai authorities fired warning shots after bullets from clashes across the border in Myanmar landed in Mae Sot district, injuring a Myanmar worker and alarming local residents.
Maj. Gen. Maitree Chupreecha, commander of the Naresuan Task Force, said the incident occurred at around 16:10 on 31 March. Fighting broke out between Myanmar military forces and an armed opposition group near Nila Pan village on the Myanmar side of the border.
During the exchange, stray bullets crossed into Thai territory, hitting Huai Mahawong village in Mahawan subdistrict. Locals reported hearing gunfire, and at least one Myanmar migrant worker was injured in the incident.
Following the border spillover, Maj. Gen. Maitree reported the situation to Lt. Gen. Worathep Boonya, commander of the Third Army Area, and received approval to fire four warning smoke rounds. The rounds were fired immediately to alert and warn both sides.
The Naresuan Task Force stressed that its troops continue to follow the Rules of Engagement (ROE) strictly and are closely monitoring the situation along the border.
Authorities urged local residents to remain vigilant but confirmed that the situation on the Thai side remains under control.