Thai media outlets have confirmed that an artillery shell, believed to be fired by the Myanmar military, landed in Mae Hong Son area along the Thai-Karenni border. The incident occurred on March 11 during intense fighting between Karenni armed forces and the Myanmar military in the border region of Karenni State. During the clash, an artillery shell, reportedly fired by the Myanmar military, landed in a cabbage field in Thailand’s Mae Hong Son area. Reports indicate that at least five Myanmar military soldiers were killed in the battle.
Thai military and authorities quickly responded to investigate the site where the artillery shell landed, with initial assessments suggesting the munition was consistent with the type used by the Myanmar military. As a result, Thai authorities have issued warnings to Thai civilians living in the Mae Hong Son border area to exercise extreme caution when traveling in the region. Thai media reports that even during the authorities’ investigation of the artillery shell, the sound of gunfire and explosions from the border battles could still be heard continuously.
This incident serves as an example of how the Myanmar military’s indiscriminate artillery attacks against civilians are now affecting neighboring countries. The military’s offensive operations along the border regions have forced local residents to flee to safety, with many seeking refuge as displaced persons in neighboring countries. The situation continues to demonstrate the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the military’s actions, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence and instability in the region.
