Myanmar’s Myawaddy pleads to Thailand for reprieve as crackdown cripples city
Since Monday, the blackout has paralysed government agencies, businesses, and residents of Myawaddy, which relies almost entirely on Thai electricity and fuel.
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Myanmar pro-democracy rebels condemn junta’s airstrikes; In Tokyo, NUG officials decry civilian deaths
They called on Japan and other countries to provide more support, especially for vulnerable people such as women and children.
Thailand cuts power, fuel and internet supply to parts of Myanmar
The Southeast Asian nation steps up efforts to choke scam centres that have become a growing security concern.
Thai border agencies told to watch out for smuggling of electricity materials to Myanmar border
Kanchanaburi agencies have been instructed to strictly screen for smuggling of electricity generating equipment to Myanmar's scam call-centre gangs.
Thailand announces electricity, oil, and internet cutoff to call center gangs in Myanmar
The measure will be enforced at five locations along the Thailand-Myanmar border, which are suspected of serving as bases for call-centre scam operations.
Thai Deputy PM Phumtham threatens to reduce power supply to Myanmar
The move is to pressure the neighbouring country into cracking down on call centre gangs operating within its borders.
Myanmar’s fight for freedom: Amplifying the voices of its people
Despite these immense challenges, the people of Myanmar have shown extraordinary courage and determination in their fight for freedom.
Hong Kong woman rescued from Chinese call-centre gang in Myanmar
The rescue was carried out through cooperation between the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Police, following an earlier alert that 12 Hong Kong citizens might have been forced…
Thai electricity authority ready to target call-centre gangs
The Provincial Electricity Authority chief cites past instances when supply to parts of Myanmar were halted.
Nearly 80 Rohingya refugees disembark for relocation in Indonesia’s Aceh
Authorities initially blocked the refugees from disembarking to prevent them from escaping and because some local residents opposed their presence in town, according to local…