Reference : MM-1-18-240

Name of creator(s) : Michael Moerman

Scope and content : July-November 1960. The political situation in Laos was stressful, and many Laotians migrated to the Chiang Kham district. Both the liberal countries (lead by the USA) and the Communist countries (Russia, China, Vietnam) had intervened in the chaos in Laos. Many of the Hmong from the Thai side of the border crossed over to help the Hmong in Laos, against the military of the government. Hmong soldiers tried to persuade the Yao people to join the fight with on Thai side of the border. The Thai side was prepared by the cross-border invasion of Hmong soldiers. December 3, 1960. The village headman had been notified to keep awareness of the situation. On that day, there would be Hmong soldiers invading the district of Chiang Kham. The villagers were called to a meeting by the village headman in order to cope with the situation. Many people were fearful and fled to the field. However, no Hmong soldiers were across on the Thai side. Throughout the month of December, there were always rumors that the Hmong army would invade and cross over the Thai side of the border at all times.

Extent and medium : Punch card