Thailand Cuts Power, Fuel, and Internet Supply to Parts of Myanmar

Thailand has cut electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to five border areas in Myanmar, a senior Thai minister said on Feb 5, as the South-east Asian nation steps up efforts to choke scam centers that have become a growing security concern.

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"They may face challenges of lower power supply, but we are at the point now where no one can blame Thailand for being part of, or playing a part in supporting illegal acts," Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters.

"They may turn to other sources of power supply or generate their own electricity."

Scam compounds in South-east Asia, including those along the Thai-Myanmar border, are suspected to have entrapped hundreds of thousands of people in illegal online operations, generating billions annually, according to a 2023 UN report.