Myanmar, Thailand

Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centers
The scam compounds have come into renewed focus after Chinese actor Wang Xing was abducted after arriving in Thailand last month
Thailand says it is cutting power to Myanmar’s scam centers
Thailand will cut the supply of electricity to eastern Myanmar border zones being used as bases for online scam centers, money laundering and human trafficking, government officials said on Tuesday.
Thailand will cut power to Myanmar border in bid to stop "scam centres" run by human-trafficking gangs
Thailand will cut the power to some border areas with Myanmar in an effort to curb "scam centres" where human trafficking victims are forced to work in cyber fraud operations.
Thailand Mulls Cutting Power to Myanmar in Blow to Scam Centers
Thailand is looking to cut power supply to Myanmar towns with links to cyber scam operations, escalating actions after a high-profile trafficking of a Chinese actor put a spotlight on criminal activities across the Thai borders.
Thailand to cut power, fuel supply, internet at Thai-Myanmar border to combat online scams
Speaking to reporters, he said that online fraud has caused serious harm to Thai citizens and become a national security issue. The Thai government's investigation found that these five connection points are linked to online scam activities.
Thailand orders power cut to Myanmar in blow to scam centres
THAILAND will cut off electricity, Internet access and oil supplies to some areas in Myanmar suspected to house cyber scam operations, widening a crackdown after a high-profile trafficking of a Chinese actor put a spotlight on criminal activities across the Thai borders.
Thailand Strikes Back with Power Cut to Myanmar Border Scam Networks
Thailand will cut electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to five locations along its border with Myanmar starting February 5, marking an unprecedented move to combat transnational crime operations,
Thai power supply to Myanmar scam cities to be cut today
Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed on Tuesday that the Thai power supply to Myanmar's border region will be cut today, saying that the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has authority to do so.
Thailand to Cut Power to Myanmar Border Areas Linked to Scam Centres
According to the United Nations, hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked by criminal gangs and forced to work in scam centres and illegal online operations across Southeast Asia, including along the Thai-Myanmar border. A 2023 U.N. report estimated the fast-growing operations generate billions of dollars annually.
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