# Thailand and Myanmar collaborate to form a task force for addressing border crisis

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/asean/myanmar/119992-thailand-and-myanmar-collaborate-to-form-a-task-force-for-addressing-border-crisis
- Published: 2024-02-26T15:38:16+07:00
- Author: Thai News ข่าวไทย

**Thailand and Myanmar establish task force for border humanitarian aid, considering
shelter for potential refugees.**

## Thailand and Myanmar to Establish Humanitarian Task Force

Thailand and Myanmar have agreed to form a task force to increase humanitarian assistance
for displaced people at their border. The initiative, supported by Thailand’s Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, may involve other aid agencies in the future. The agreement 
was made during a meeting between top diplomats from both countries, demonstrating
Thailand’s commitment to promoting Myanmar’s engagement with ASEAN and the international
community.

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## Thailand Prepares for Potential Influx of Refugees from Myanmar

In anticipation of potential conflict escalation in Myanmar, Thailand is making 
preparations to construct shelters along its border. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign
Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara stated that while a significant influx
of refugees is currently improbable, increased violence in Myanmar could lead to
people seeking refuge in various directions, with Thailand being a possible destination.

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## Myawaddy Clashes Causing Difficulties for Business and Cargo Transport

Recent conflicts in Myawaddy, a border town in Myanmar, have created challenges 
for businesspeople and cargo trucks, leaving them stranded in the area. The conflict
zone is just 10 kilometers from Mae Sot district in Thailand’s Tak province, raising
concerns about the potential impact of the ongoing conflict on the region.

Source : National News Bureau of Thailand