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Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas to curb scam centres

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has approved cutting fuel and electricity to call-scam gangs operating in Myanmar near the Thai border to protect Thai citizens and the national image.
From June 2022 to June 2024, over 500,000 Thai people fell victim to scam gangs, losing more than 60 billion baht.
Myanmar's military government has repatriated over 55,000 foreigners, mostly Chinese, who were forced to work in scam compounds.
Paetongtarn stated that the power supply to scammers could be cut off immediately if there is clear evidence of their benefit from Thai resources.

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South China Morning Post

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is slated to meet President Xi Jinping to discuss issues including the scam crisis.

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17 days ago·United States

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The Independent

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17 days ago·United States

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17 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Diplomat

Thailand Cuts Electricity to Scam Sanctuaries Across Myanmar Border

The measures were announced on the eve of PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's state visit to China, during which she is set to discuss anti-scam efforts with Xi Jinping.

17 days ago·Tokyo, Japan

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Global Times

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18 days ago·Beijing, China

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