Fortify Rights accuses regime of war crimes in Sagaing Region; Thailand cuts power to Myanmar cyber scam centers

Fortify Rights accuses regime of war crimes in Sagaing Region Regional human rights group Fortify Rights reported on Tuesday that military personnel killed six civilians in Sipar village of Budalin Township, Sagaing Region, on Oct. 17. The soldiers then …

Power supply cut targets areas known for housing scam operations across Myanmar states – Shan, Karen, and Mon

Targeted areas known for housing scam operations are across three Myanmar states: Shan, Karen, and Mon. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand cuts power supply to five locations along the Myanmar border on Wednesday as part of its crackdown on call center scam …

Gov’t negotiates release of Thai fishermen in Myanmar

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is pursuing political and consular approaches to secure the crew members’ release. BANGKOK, Thailand – The government has reaffirmed its efforts to secure the release of four Thai fishermen detained in Myanmar, with …

NSC agrees to cut power, internet and ban oil transport to Myanmar border areas after meeting Chinese high-rank

Phumtham said the decision also includes a ban on oil transport to the targeted areas and noted China had provided intelligence and requested Thailand’s assistance in border monitoring to disrupt transportation routes. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand will cut …

Myanmar junta forces, TNLA engage in heavy fighting in southern Nawnghkio Township

Major clashes have been reported in northern Shan State’s Nawnghkio Township as regime forces attempt to drive the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) out of a key village, according to sources close to the group. Tawng Hkam, located at the southern …

The art of defiance: 4 years since the Myanmar military coup

Thailand Cuts Internet and Power Supply To Some Areas in Myanmar in Blow To Scam Centers

176129717 story Posted by msmash on Wednesday February 05, 2025 @09:00AM from the how-about-that dept. Thailand cut power supply, fuel and internet to some border areas with Myanmar on Wednesday. It's an attempt to choke scam syndicates operating out …

Thailand seeks to starve Myanmar scam centers of electricity

Scam centers are thriving in Myanmar after years of turmoil, and leaders in neighboring Thailand are taking action. They've stopped supplying electricity on Wednesday to some areas over the border. Officials say they're targeting five areas …

Thailand cuts electricity, internet to five border areas in Myanmar to tackle scam centres

Thailand has cut electricity, internet and fuel supplies to five border areas in Myanmar, in an attempt to choke scam centres, which have put a damper on arrivals of foreign tourists, particularly those from neighbouring China. This comes as Prime Minister …

Myanmar Regime Airstrikes Killed Over 170 in January

Despite its repeated calls for peace talks, the regime carried out airstrikes in 40 towns across Myanmar in January, killing over 170 people and continuing its war crimes. The Irrawaddy collected and analyzed reports of junta airstrikes throughout January. …