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Old man at a temporary pick up centre on the Thai side of the border.

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With consistent gun fire, the Thai side of the border was deserted but for a few journalists and Thai soldiers.

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The sick, infirm and very young suffered the most in their flight from Myawaddy.

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Being carried to somewhere safer.

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Thai soldiers with children next to the river.

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The collection centre was at a Thai temple with monks helping those fleeing the fighting.

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Watching events unfold across the border: the fighting in Myawaddy was much more interesting than the day time soap operas.

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Forensics at the scene where a mortar shell landed on the Thai side, apparently right next to a dog.

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Something is this big!

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The wayward shell casing.

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