HM sends relief to refugee camp

Wilas Rujiwattanapong, who heads a disaster mitigation unit at the Rajaprajanukroh Foundation, presented the bags to Mae Hong Son Governor Nareumol Palawat. They will be given to Karen and Karenni people, most of who fled fighting in Myanmar.
The fire, thought to have stemmed from a cooking accident, on Friday killed 37 people, injured dozens of others and left 2,000 homeless.
Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha said he had instructed Army Region 3 to dispatch soldiers to aid the victims. He hoped the tragedy would be a lesson for people – to be cautious in daily activities to prevent fires.
Prayuth also commented that though Thailand observed humanitarian principles to aid war refugees, national security agencies wondered whether to repatriate these people, as they had stayed for a long time and their country of origin was now relatively calm.
Meanwhile, Tak Governor Suriya Prasartbundit ordered preventative measures to be implemented at three other border camps. This includes volunteers to “guard” camps from fires, setting up a fire drill, and escape routes. Local bodies were also urged to prepare fire engines in case of emergencies.