Thai power cutoff to scam facilities in Myanmar needs study

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 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.
Thai Deputy PM orders power cut to Myanmar region along Thailand-Myanmar border
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Phumtham Wechayachai, stated on Tuesday that he would issue an order to cut off electricity supply to the Myanmar region along the Thailand-Myanmar border on the same day and warned that those who neglect their duties would be reassigned,
Thailand cuts power supply to Myanmar border areas
Thailand has cut off electricity supply to its border areas with Myanmar that are suspected to be shelters for scammers, the government announced Tuesday.
Thailand orders power to be cut to Myanmar scam centers before PM's China trip
BANGKOK -- The Thai government on Tuesday ordered the Provincial Electricity Authority to cut supply to Shwe Kokko, a Myanmar town where Thai and Chinese authorities say thousands of people, including their nationals, have been trafficked and forced to run online scams targeting victims around the world.
PM approves cutting off power, fuel to scammers in Myanmar
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has approved an immediate end to the provision of fuel and electricity to call-scam gangs operating in Myanmar near the Thai border.
Thailand to cut power supply to Myanmar scam cities
BANGKOK: Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed on Tuesday (Feb 4) 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 mulls cutting power to Myanmar in blow to scam centres
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 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.
Thai power cutoff to scam facilities in Myanmar needs study: authorities
The government must consider relevant information carefully before deciding whether to cut off power supply to illicit businesses in Myanmar regions bordering Thailand, authorities said on Monday.Chatchai Bangchuad,
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