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Thailand has announced plans to cut off internet, electricity and fuel supplies to five locations in Myanmar suspected of harboring scam operations, starting 9 am on Wednesday. The move by the National Security Council aims to tackle human trafficking by call center scam gangs that ensnare foreign victims and force them into telecom fraud. Thailand has been used as a transit spot for these illicit activities. ▲ Photo taken on Jan 9, 2025 shows the Royal Thai Police Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo/Xinhua On Tuesday, Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai ordered the Provincial Electricity Authority, or PEA, to cut off power to suspected scam call centers in Myanmar, citing the severe effects on Thailand and damage to its image. Phumtham cited a 1996 Cabinet resolution that allows the PEA to suspend electricity without prior Cabinet approval. The decision followed a statement by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who instructed Phumtham to consult with the National Securi
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