BANGKOK, October 24, 2025 — Nearly 700 foreigners, including several Pakistanis, have fled Myanmar into Thailand following a military operation targeting KK Park, a notorious cybercrime hub linked to Chinese criminal networks, Thai authorities said on Thursday.
In a statement, the Thai army said 677 people — 618 men and 59 women — were detained after crossing the border into Thailand’s Tak province. The group includes nationals from China and India, along with smaller numbers from Pakistan, Vietnam, Indonesia and other countries.
Thailand has detained 677 people, including 618 men and 59 women, after they crossed the border into Tak province, it said in a statement.https://t.co/yMT0DtP0H4
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Myanmar’s military launched the operation this week and has reportedly taken control of KK Park, prompting hundreds to flee across the Moei River. The compound, located in an area controlled by pro-junta militias, has long been associated with online fraud, forced labour and human trafficking.
The Thai army said the migrants were being processed under “legal and humanitarian principles,” with authorities preparing additional detention facilities to manage the influx. Officials added that they were coordinating with local agencies to maintain security along the border.
Sawanit Suriyakul Na Ayutthaya, deputy governor of Tak province, confirmed that those who crossed into Thailand would be screened to determine whether they were victims of trafficking or subject to prosecution for illegal entry.
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Despite regional crackdowns, recent investigations suggest construction continues at several compounds, now equipped with Starlink satellite internet receivers to bypass restrictions. Analysts say Myanmar’s military has tolerated these hubs due to their financial ties with pro-government militias, though recent pressure from China, whose citizens have been both perpetrators and victims, has forced limited action.
Thai officials said more people are expected to cross as Myanmar’s military continues its operation in the area.
