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83 Burmese rounded up in Bangkok bomb suspect sweep
Thai news reports say that the Burmese migrant workers were held after a series of raids in the Thai border town of Mae Sai.
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Karen BGF closes jetties in oil dispute with Thais
The Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) has closed 23 border ports along the Moei River in retaliation for curbs on oil transportation by Thai authorities.
Severe floods swamp Shan border
Five residential areas of Tachilek, on the border between Shan State and northern Thailand, were devastated by floods on Wednesday evening. Heavy rains caused nearby mountain streams to overflow and sweep through low-lying towns.
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Immigration officials relax restrictions for tourists travelling overland
Foreigners entering Burma through three major border checkpoints along the Thai border can now travel inland and will not be required to exit the country through the same portal in accordance with a new regulation
