Myanmar junta troops stationed in an embattled border town have withdrawn from their positions, a spokesman for a Myanmar ethnic armed group and a Thai official told Agence France-Presse on Thursday.
BY AFP
Edible birds nests have become one of the main industries in the southern town of Bokpyin, traditionally known for producing the chewable stimulant betel nut as well as rubber and palm oil.
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