Thailand cuts power on Myanmar border to fight cyber scams

Clip of Thai PM speech on scam centres manipulated to add fake subtitles
Reports of high-profile kidnappings on the Thai-Myanmar border have frightened Chinese tourists who were Thailand's top visitors in 2024. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has sought to quell safety concerns but posts claiming she said the entire Thai military would be deployed to Myanmar upon China's orders featured a video with fake subtitles.
Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
Thailand will suspend electricity supply to some border areas with Myanmar in an effort to curb scam centres, its government said on Tuesday, amid growing pressure on the illegal compounds that have ensnared vast numbers of people of multiple nationalities.
Thailand cuts power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centers
STORY: 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 of there that have become a growing security concern.
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