Shan priming for another attack of border town

Shan priming for another attack of border town? 

Reporter: Moengzay

Reports from two different sources from the border indicate that junta units are beefing up defenses against possible attack by Shan State Army of Yawdserk. 

Since last week, hills both inside and around Tachilek, opposite Maesai (Chiangrai Province), have been occupied by junta troops and hilltribes militiamen. "Even the two hills where Pupanya and little Shwedagon pagodas reside are not spared," said a source. 

The road along the Maesai river that divides the two countries are also being patrolled at night. Agents in Maesai have also been busy probing people about the 900-strong Kengtung Front, the local SSA unit, and its commander, Lt-Col. Kornzuen a.k.a. Kham. 

Kornzuen however could not be reached for comment. He is believed to be with his troops opposite Mae Faluang District, Chiangrai Province. 

Tachilek has already been raided twice during the past two decades the first time by Sao Yawdfah a.k.a. M.R. Priwat Kasemsri and his Tai Independence Army on 1 January 1980 and the second time by Kornzuen himself on 20 March 1995.