Another border war brought close to by outpost seizure

Another border war brought close to by outpost seizure 

Sources recently told S.H.A.N. last month's seizure of an empty Thai outpost by Rangoon troops had nearly brought the two countries to another war since February. 

The taking of Pangnawk outpost in Doilang, opposite Mae Ai District, 180 km north of Chiangmai, on 29 August prompted both sides to bring their heavy weapons and artillery pieces to the location. The confrontation ended two days after both agreed to keep the outpost unoccupied. 

"The incident was quickly hushed up because of impending visit by Gen Khin Nyunt on 3-5 September," said sources close to the Thai army. "The Burmese probably wanted to feel us out before his historic call followed by the regional level meeting." 

RBC 19 (19th Regional Border Committee meeting) was held in Pattaya, 5-7 August.