More than 500 Myanmar nationals from the second batch voluntarily returned to their homeland.

The border of Mae Sot District, Tak Province has begun to relax. There have been no clashes for over 48 hours. Myanmar refugees are gradually returning to their homeland. Prime Minister Settha is preparing to visit the area tomorrow (23 April). Tension situation due to fighting between opposition soldiers and Myanmar army soldiers. The area of ??the Myawaddy Permanent Border Checkpoint No. 2 this morning was much relaxed. There was no sound of gunfire. As a result, the second batch of more than 500 Myanmar nationals voluntarily reported their wishes to security officials in Mae Sot District, requesting to return to their hometown in Myawaddy Province. Myanmar Security officials in Mae Sot District have arranged for facilitation and strict security along the route. Then, the second set of Myanmar people used pontoon boats at the port to transport goods as vehicles. Passenger across the Moei River From the border seam of Mae Sot District, cross to the border seam of Myawaddy Province. With everyone's safety As a result, there are currently 1,463 Burmese people remaining within the Tha Sai Rujira Temporary Safety Area. Meanwhile, the first Mae Sot-Myawaddy permanent border checkpoint, Ban Rim Moei, Tha Sai Luat Subdistrict, Mae Sot District, Tak Province, this morning (22 Apr.) the border checkpoint of the two countries is still open as usual. But there was a problem at the Myawaddy checkpoint. The system for issuing temporary border passes at the 1st Thavorn Myawaddy Checkpoint has been disrupted for 2 days, resulting in officials at the 1st Thavorn Myawaddy Checkpoint being unable to issue cross-border border passes. Myanmar citizens cannot cross the border between the two countries. This makes the atmosphere at the first Mae Sot-Myawaddy permanent border checkpoint quiet amidst the deployment of forces around the area of ??the two Mae Sot permanent border checkpoints. From the military officers of the Rachamanu Special Unit, Mae Sot District Administrative Department, Border Patrol Police No. 346 Mae Sot, fu lly armed. Continue to reinforce and firmly maintain personnel. and inspect and patrol the Thai-Myanmar border. strictly 24 hours a day Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Prepare to go to Mae Sot District, Tak Province tomorrow (23 April) to inspect and give encouragement to security personnel. and listen to a briefing on the overall situation Ready to visit fellow citizens in the area and follow up on border trade. - Source: Thai News Agency