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Civil war in Myanmar sees increased smuggling of “yaa baa” into Thailand

27 Sept 22:53 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's ongoing civil war has triggered a significant surge in "yaa baa" (methamphetamine) smuggling into Thailand, driven by anti-junta ethnic forces' need for funding.
Thai authorities recently seized approximately 15 million meth tablets in a single day across multiple provinces, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Phitsanuloke.
Key incidents involved the confiscation of 8 million pills and six arrests in Phitsanuloke, a cross-border gunfight in Chiang Mai leading to the discovery of 1.2 million pills, and the interception of 6 million pills in Chiang Rai.
Officials confirm that the escalating conflict and instability in Myanmar are directly responsible for the increased flow of narcotics into northern Thailand.

Yesterday 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).