"Thailand and Myanmar hold talks" emphasizing strong relations and stating that border checks at Mae Sot and Myawaddy

Today (25 March 2026) at 10:30 AM at the Rajamanu Task Force headquarters in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Colonel Chanakan Saengsorn, Commander of the Rajamanu Task Force and Chairman of the Thai-Myanmar Local Border Committee (Mae Sot-Myawaddy), met with Lieutenant Colonel Zaw Han Oo, Commander of the 275th Infantry Battalion and Chairman of the Local Border Committee of Myanmar, and his delegation. The discussion aimed to coordinate cooperation in resolving border issues in five districts of Tak Province to maintain peace and order.

Furthermore, the Thai side requested cooperation from the Myanmar side in monitoring and controlling the problem of illegal immigration into Thailand. This included a request to exercise increased caution regarding the fighting situation, which could result in artillery and mortar shells crossing into Thai territory, as well as the need to handle refugees from the fighting in an orderly and peaceful manner. Furthermore, both sides emphasized strengthening the good relations between Thailand and Myanmar to promote lasting security and cooperation in the border area.