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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 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.
Thailand to cut power, fuel supply, internet at Thai-Myanmar border to combat online scams
Bangkok: Thailandwill cut electricity, fuel supply, and internet services to five areas in Myanmar along the Thai Myanmar border starting on
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 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 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.
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 to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
The scam compounds have come into renewed focus after a Chinese actor was abducted in Thailand. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Another Hongkonger rescued from Myanmar scam farm – report
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