Thailand Braces for Refugee Influx After Myanmar Junta Announces Conscription Law - New Delhi Times - India's Only International Newspaper

Thailand is bracing for an influx of refugees after Myanmar’s military recently announced a conscription law. Analysts say the Thai government should put those fleeing Myanmar into safe zones. Last week, Myanmar’s military activated the People’s Military Service Law, meaning men aged 18 to 45 and women aged 18 to 35 can be drafted into…

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