But now, after five years of civil war in Myanmar, he has had enough of war and political struggle. A non-violent way." The young man is part of a huge exodus of people from Myanmar seeking sanctuary in the Thai border town of Mae Sot. He was 17 when he joined the nationwide protests against the military coup in Myanmar in 2021. For the millions of Burmese who have risked their lives and left their homes to oppose military rule, these are disheartening times.