Projectile event in Thailand on Sat 7th November 2026

Mizzima. Fighting in the southern Myawaddy area and the frequent landing of shells on the Thai side of the border have led to the reopening of some Thailand-Myanmar border crossing points that had been closed since late October, it is learned.

Yesterday (6 November), Thai authorities reopened boat piers along the border route and border crossings used by local residents throughout the border area, including Min Let Pan, Mae Hto Thalay, In Gyin Myaing, Sone Si Myaing, and Maw Li Choing.

Thai authorities had announced that border crossing points in the southern Myawaddy border area along the Thailand-Myanmar border would be closed for one week starting on 30 October due to shells landing on the Thai side. These crossings have now been reopened.

Residents living along the Thailand-Myanmar border rely exclusively on these Thailand-Myanmar river-crossing routes for the movement of goods, education, and healthcare services whenever fighting and transportation difficulties prevent travel into Myawaddy town. Therefore, these routes are important for people living in the area.

During the fighting taking place along the Phlu-Min Let Pan area south of Myawaddy, artillery shells and drones have frequently crossed and exploded on the Thai side, causing injuries and damage to buildings.

At approximately 5:00 a.m. today, 7 November, some rounds fired during fighting between Phlu and Min Let Pan landed in Block (9) of Maha Wam Village Tract in Mae Sot Township, Thailand, damaging three houses, according to a source living on the Thai side.

As a result, there are concerns among local residents that the border crossings may be closed again.

The military junta has been conducting troop advances and offensive operations since late 2025 in an effort to recapture border outposts that were lost to joint KNLA forces and to re-establish full control over the Thailand-Myanmar border area. However, due to blockade attacks by the KNLA allied forces, it is reported that they have not yet been able to regain territorial control.

Because military tensions remain on the Myanmar side, Thai authorities have also tightened security measures and monitoring along the border area more than before.