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Regional Warning Exercise normal security precautions Exercise high degree of caution Avoid non-essential travel Avoid all travel OFFICIAL WARNING : Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to areas along the border with Thailand, China, and Laos due to clashes between the military and armed groups, ethnic conflict, banditry, and unmarked landmines in these areas which pose risks to the security of travellers. Sporadic fighting between military forces and non-state armed groups is occurring in Kachin, Shan and Karen states bordering China and Thailand. Tens of thousands thrifty car rental toronto of civilians have been displaced internally and to neighbouring countries. 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