clashes which have occurred on the Thai-Myanmar border are nothing new to the Thai border village of Mae Sot. However the fighting which has erupted near the town since the 2010 Myanmar elections has been causing a significant impact in the trade between Thailand and Myanmar due to the border being closed. Trade between the two countries brings in approximately 30 to 36 billion baht annually. International reactions – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern about reported clashes between government troops and ethnic rebels "and urged all sides to refrain from any action that could raise tensions further or create instability at this sensitive time." – The Australian Greens party has called for a full trade embargo against Myanmar in the wake of the election and resulting violence. – The Department of Foreign affairs announced that they would work with Canadian Friends of Burma to help send aid to refugees affected and displaced by the fighting. – The Thai government called for both sides to show restraint and be careful when firing weapons, as it was revealed several M79 Grenades landed on the Thai side of the border. See also References External links Burma Conflict Situation Report (Web Archive) Burma Mission - Health Crisis Internal conflict in Myanmar Politics of Myanmar Wars involving Myanmar Myanmar border clashes Myanmar border clashes Border clashes Border clashes Clashes Myanmar Border clashes Myanmar border clashes Myanmar border clashes Myanmar border clashes