Myanmar clashes fuel Thai border tensions, trading of artillery fire

Thousands cross frontier after security forces battle anti-regime Karen group

GWEN ROBINSON, Nikkei Asia editor-at-large

BANGKOK -- Myanmar military attacks on villages close to the Thailand border have driven a wave of refugees into Thai territory in recent days and triggered a rare exchange of artillery fire between the Myanmar and Thai militaries, signifying new tensions between the neighboring countries.

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