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Thailand, China to Form Joint Task Force Against Scam Networks

Thailand, February 8th, 2025 – Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra discussed efforts to combat call center gangs during her recent visit to China. She stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Thailand’s decisive actions and...

Laos Reduces Power Supply to Myanmars Tachileik Over Suspected Illegal Ventures

Lao, February 7th, 2025 – Laos reduced its electricity supply to Myanmar’s border town of Tachileik from 30 megawatts to 13 megawatts, forcing local authorities to ration power.  The town’s main power board will receive...

Thai Authorities Boost Border Patrols After Electricity Shutdown

KANCHANABURI, February 5th, 2025 – The National Security Council (NSC) ordered the shutdown of electricity, internet, and fuel supply to five locations in Myanmar, starting February 5th, in an effort to disrupt call center...

Myanmar Border Residents Affected as Thailand Halts Power Supply

NATIONAL, February 5th, 2025 – Thailand cut electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to five border areas in Myanmar as part of efforts to combat scam call center operations, which have become a growing security...

Trade Concerns Rise as Thailand Halts Power, Fuel Exports to Myanmar Border

NATIONAL, February 4, 2025 – Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai chaired a meeting today on suspending electricity and fuel exports to Myanmar border areas to disrupt transnational crime operations (Mostly...

Karen Forces Capture Key Myanmar Military Base in Mon State

MYANMAR, February 4th, 2025 – The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and allies launched a joint assault on Myanmar’s strategic Mapali base in Bilin, Mon State, on February 1st. The attack lasted just 30...

PM 2.5: Thailand Pushes For Greater ASEAN Collaboration and Stricter Emission Controls

National — On January 25th, 2025, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra emphasized that addressing PM2.5 pollution is not just a national priority but a regional ASEAN issue. Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has engaged with ASEAN nations...

Thai Police Locate Missing Japanese Teen, Who Had Gone Missing after Flying to Thailand...

National — On January 18th, 2025, Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelabut, the National Police Inspector-General of Thailand, announced that a missing Japanese teenage boy had been located and safely repatriated to Japan. The case began when...

Thailand Concerned About Chinese Tourism Impact Following Abduction and Rescue of Chinese Actor at...

As the Chinese New Year approaches, Thailand, faces a new challenge that could cast a shadow over its festive season. The recent high-profile case of a famous Chinese actor, Wang Xing, being abducted and...

Main Suspect Arrested in Murder of Prominent Cambodian Activist and Former MP Lim Kimya...

Bangkok/Cambodia- Thai authorities have arrested a suspect linked to the daylight murder of Lim Kimya, a prominent Cambodian opposition politician and former Member of Parliament (MP), in Bangkok. Lim Kimya, aged 74, who held...
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