Border Pass Closed

Border Pass Closed - Again 

A border pass between Shan State of Burma and Thailand was abruptly closed yesterday again, reported Maihoong from the border. 

Maihoong, S.H.A.N.'s border watcher said BP-1, the border pass between Shan State's Mongton Township and Thailand's Chiangmai Province, was ordered closed by the junta yesterday. Although no reason was reported given, it was believed to be connected the Shan State Army's attack on junta trucks transporting 84,000 amphetamine tablets to BP-1 on Thursday, 23 December. 

Thais who were working in Mongton area,including the GMS Power doing final survey at Tasarng Salween Dam site, were believed to be stranded there because of the closure on short notice.