Thailand’s Tak Province is preparing for an influx of refugees from Myanmar in the wake of the ongoing demonstrations and violence prompted by the February 1 military coup.

Tak authorities say they are preparing shelters for an influx of potential refugees.

"If many Myanmar people flow across the border because of an urgent case, we have prepared the measures... to receive them," said provincial governor Pongrat Piromrat.

He said Tak Province would be able to support about 30,000 to 50,000 people.

About 90,000 refugees from Myanmar already live along the porous border, fleeing decades of civil war between the military and ethnic armed groups.