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Thailand Bars Myanmar Refugees Unless Lives in Danger

Thailand will bar Myanmar refugees unless they face imminent life-threatening danger, Deputy PM Anutin said after a National Security Council meeting.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated at 3:40 PM on November 9, 2026, at Government House, following a National Security Council (NSC) meeting on the Thai-Myanmar border situation. The NSC directed relevant agencies in Tak province and Mae Sot district to provide humanitarian aid if refugees arrive, but to repatriate them when the time is right. The Assistant Army Commander reported no cross-border movements yet. The NSC assessed that without imminent life-threatening danger, entry into Thailand would likely not be permitted, reiterating that humanitarian assistance will be given as appropriate.

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Lopburi Cable Thief Arrested With Meth After 900-Meter Heist

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BOT Issues 20M Commemorative Notes Honoring Queen Mother, Princess

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PM Orders Cybersecurity Mobilization With Central Bank, Stock Exchange

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Thai Players Kongthap and Pen Qualify for Hua Hin M15 Main Draw

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Senate Grills Election Commission on Vote Buying, Court Referral

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