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Myanmar troops destroy 101 buildings in notorious KK Park scam centre

13 Sept 12:33 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar troops demolished 101 buildings at the notorious KK Park cybercrime center, suspected of housing Chinese-run online call centers, using heavy machinery and explosives.
This major operation is part of a broader crackdown on criminal activities in the area, with 47 more buildings targeted for demolition.
The military action between October 16th and 22nd forced over 1,500 suspected scammers of various nationalities, including 240+ Indians, to flee into Thailand; the Indian suspects were subsequently deported.
While KK Park is now under Myanmar troop control, two other significant transnational cybercrime hubs, Shwe Kokko and Tai Chang, remain active along the Thai-Myanmar border, protected by armed groups.
Thailand previously cut power, internet, and fuel supplies to these areas, including KK Park and Shwe Kokko, in an effort to combat transnational cybercrime operations.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.