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Thailand cuts power supply to border areas linked to illegal operations in Myanmar

CGTN

 , Updated 17:00, 05-Feb-2025
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (C) speaks as he oversees the shutting down of the power supply to alleged scam operations across the Thai-Myanmar border at the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, February 5, 2025. /VCG
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (C) speaks as he oversees the shutting down of the power supply to alleged scam operations across the Thai-Myanmar border at the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, February 5, 2025. /VCG

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (C) speaks as he oversees the shutting down of the power supply to alleged scam operations across the Thai-Myanmar border at the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, February 5, 2025. /VCG

Thailand suspended power supply to five areas along the border with Myanmar on Wednesday morning as part of its effort to combat illegal operations, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.

The move came after Thailand's National Security Council decided on Tuesday to cut off electricity supply to five connection points in three Myanmar states that were found to be used in a manner inconsistent with the agreement, threatening the peace and security of the kingdom.

Speaking at a press conference, Anutin said this measure aims to prevent and address issues related to illegal activities in the areas, including human trafficking, call center scams, money laundering and transnational crimes that may use electricity for their operations and affect people in many countries.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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