Rebel groups have attacked bases and reportedly brought down a military helicopter. As expected, these attacks have drawn a fierce response from the military, with new offensives forcing thousands of people from ethnic states and regions to flee. The displaced are increasingly fleeing into Thailand and India as fighting escalates. A major refugee crisis may be in the making as many of Southeast Asia’s governments maintain their unwelcoming stances towards migrants. Ethnic rebel groups have accelerated attacks on the military Myanmar appears to be on the verge of a full-blown civil war as ethnic armed groups ramp up attacks on the military.