Myanmar Junta Losing Ground: Key Town Falls to Anti-Junta Rebels

Thailand has urged Myanmar's junta to reduce violence following the fall of a critical border town to anti-junta rebels, with preparations underway for an influx of people crossing into Thailand. The foreign minister stated that Thailand is working with ASEAN members to follow a stalled peace plan for Myanmar and is considering alternative trade routes due to potential road closures caused by the fighting. A steady stream of people, fearing air strikes, queued at a border crossing to flee Myanmar, highlighting the impact of the conflict on civilians.