Tag: Myanmar
2,000 foreigners to arrive in Mae Sot from Myawaddy starting Monday
The local-level Thai Myanmar border committee has tentatively agreed that 500 trafficked foreigners, of the about 2,000 who have expressed their wishes to return to [Read More…]
Thai PM calls urgent meeting of top security officials on Myawaddy situation
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra called an urgent meeting this afternoon with heads of security agencies, including commanders of the three armed forces and the police [Read More…]
Myanmar Prepares to Repatriate 7,000 Call Center Scam Victims
BANGKOK, Feb 13 (TNA) – Myanmar is preparing to repatriate an additional 7,000 victims of call center scams, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Defence [Read More…]
Thailand receives 260 foreigners rescued from Myanmar scam gangs
Thailand, February 12th, 2025 – In a significant cross-border operation, Myanmar authorities handed over 260 foreign nationals to Thai officials at the Phop Phra district [Read More…]
Two police generals transferred for alleged links to grey businesses in Myanmar
Two police major generals have been abruptly transferred to inactive posts at Operations Centre of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) for their alleged connections with [Read More…]
Kenyan man escapes scam center in Myanmar, runs over hills to Thai border
A 30-year-old Kenyan national was escorted to see Thai police in Phop Phra district of Tak province, after he escaped from his Chinese captors at [Read More…]
Karen rebels give Chinese gangsters deadline to leave Myanmar
KANCHANABURI – Karen rebels have issued an ultimatum to Chinese nationals illegally operating scam centres and other illicit businesses – leave all areas under their [Read More…]
Myanmar boat crew members arrested in Thai waters off Ranong
Charges have been laid against Myanmar fishermen found operating in Thai waters off the shores of Ranong province. Thailand seeks release of fishing crew, protests [Read More…]
