Moei River
Script error: No such module "Infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Moei River (Template:Langx, RTGS: Script error: No such module "lang"., Script error: No such module "IPA".), also known as the Thaungyin River (Template:Langx; Template:Langx) is a tributary of the Salween River. Unlike most rivers in Thailand, the Moei River flows north in a northwest direction. It originates in Phop Phra District, Tak Province, flowing then from south to north across Mae Sot, Mae Ramat, and Tha Song Yang Districts, finally entering the Salween River within the limits of Sop Moei District of Mae Hong Son Province. The river is Script error: No such module "convert". long.
The Yuam River joins its left bank only Script error: No such module "convert". before its confluence with the Salween. Many fish species inhabit its waters, including the giant river catfish.[1]
International border
The Moei River forms a portion of the border between Thailand and Myanmar.
The river is the scene of clashes between the Tatmadaw and Karen militias.[2] Often Karen people cross the river either in order to enter Thailand as refugees or to go back to Burma.[3]
Flow of refugees increased as fighting in Burma intensified in 2024.[4][5][6]
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
- ↑ Breeding and nursing of Asiatic shovelnose catfish, Aorichthys seenghala (Sykes, 1841). (by W. Ratanatrivong, N. Anurakchanachai and P. Rungpiboonsophit)
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Burmese family crossing Moei River
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".