While the country's political machinery and personnel are now gearing up for the upcoming election, there is a humanitarian crisis in waiting on the western border. Politicians have so far turned a blind eye.
Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak and the coup in Myanmar in February 2021, the un-demarcated 2,401-kilometre common border had been manageable and relatively calm. However, in the coming months, the frontier could become the country's biggest time bomb. All it needs is a small spark which is unfortunately outside of Bangkok's control.
