Thai army adds night patrols near Mae Sot as Myanmar fighting continues

Thailand's Ratchamanu Task Force has increased night patrols along the Thai-Myanmar border in the Mae Sot district of Tak Province, as fighting continues near the frontier between Myanmar's junta and rebel forces. The task force said it is also preparing with other agencies in case the conflict spreads across the border.

Key facts

• Where: Mae Sot district, Tak Province, including Mahawan sub-district
• What: Stepped-up night patrols along the Thai-Myanmar border
• Who: The Ratchamanu Task Force, with several army and ranger units
• Why: Ongoing fighting near the border between Myanmar's junta and rebel forces
• Announced: 31 October 2026

What is happening?

The Ratchamanu Task Force has stepped up night patrols along the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot district. The patrols take place in Mahawan sub-district, according to the task force.

Which units are involved?

The night patrols involve three infantry companies, the rapid mobile unit of the Naresuan force, the long-range surveillance platoon of the Naresuan force, and the special operations unit of the 35th para-military ranger regiment.

Why is this happening?

Fighting is continuing near the border between Myanmar's junta and rebel forces. The Ratchamanu Task Force said it is coordinating with relevant agencies to deal with any emerging emergency if the fighting intensifies and spills over the border, threatening Thai people.

What this means for travellers

Travellers in the Mae Sot area of Tak Province may notice increased military activity near the border, particularly at night. The source does not announce any border closures, curfews or travel restrictions, and gives no start or end date for the increased patrols.

No further details on the deployment's duration have been announced.