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Published on September 28, 2007

The security and intelligence community has been working around the clock to monitor activities inside Burma and along the common border, the source of tension between the two neighbours.

Exiled leaders have called on Bangkok to prepare a clear humanitarian policy in case of a mass influx of refugees fleeing the fighting inside Burma.

Meanwhile, Buddhist and human rights agencies in yesterday called on the Supreme Sangha Council of Thailand to show its stance against the killing and violence against the  Burmese monks and laymen demonstrating peacefully.

Burmese and Thai monks have had a long relationship and it would be an appropriate obligation for Thai Buddhists to help stop the violence in Burma.

Although Thai Buddhists should not interfere in politics, non violent solidarity should be encouraged, said a joint statement from the 17 agencies which included the Bhuddhika Net-work, Komol Keemthong Foun-dation, Thai Holistic Health Foundation, Foundation for Human Rights and Develop-ment, and Burma Issues.

The Nation