As fighting in Rakhine State intensified, the military council in neighboring Ayeyarwady Region has ordered a surprise attack. A large number of troops have been sent to Nga Thaing Chaung, a town just a few miles from Rakhine. Most of the troops sent are new recruits. Porters are being deployed in most areas of Ayeyarwady Region, including the capital Pathein. In addition, trucks have been blocked from entering and leaving Pathein. There is a desire to ban the flow of goods into Rakhine State.
Despite the threat of war, Ngwe Saung and Chaung Tha beaches are reportedly full of people visiting for the Christmas holiday. Most of them are from Yangon. There are also many checkpoints on the roads leading to these beaches and security is tight. There are also reports that young people who go to the beach will be portered. If you join the military just for fun, your life will be ruined.
