Security officials were asked to clarify whether Thai surveillance could be threatened by scam centers.
PUBLISHED: 31 Jan 2025 at 20: 45
Anutin Charnvirakul, the interior minister, has requested clarification of the legal procedures required for the Provincial Electricity Authority ( PEA ) to shut off the supply to areas in Myanmar where criminal activity, particularly call-centre scams, is pervasive.
The NSC has argued that it has no authority to determine which areas of the neighboring nation are hazardous for Thailand and may support haltering utility service.
In a text to Chatchai Bangchuad, the NSC secretary-general, Mr Anutin said the Seed supplies power to five sections in Myanmar: Payathonzu Town in Kayin State, two pieces of Tachilek Town in Shan State, and two locations in Myawaddy in Kayin State.
According to a government decision from March 5, 1996, the Seed is required to inform the National Energy Policy Council before selling power to customers in neighboring countries without having to request coverage approval.
Additionally, Mr. Anutin cited a previous case resolution from May 14 last year that recommended that the Ministry of Interior arrange with various organizations to halt the clause of cross-border public power services that have been illegally used for human trafficking, money laundering, scam gangs, and drug networks.
He claimed that because of this, his government requested that the NSC disclose whether there are any illegal activities taking place in those five areas that threaten Thailand’s peace and order or safety. If thus, the data could be used to turn off the power.
Before cutting off electricity to a particular area, the Seed has stated that it would need a pronouncement from security forces in Thailand and maybe Myanmar as well.
The Seed needs to discuss the problem with its commercial partners and make a decision in accordance with the rule of law, according to the NSC secretary-general, even though the government has the authority to order energy cuts if it sees a safety hazard.
Mr. Chatchai emphasized the need to examine the legal contracts between the Peas and the classic contracting parties for any ambiguities that might result in the suspension of services. In that environment, the NSC has no authority to declare certain sections as dangerous.
” All deeds must comply with legal systems”, he added.
After attending an ad-hoc council meeting on the Myanmar crisis, foreign secretary Maris Sangiampongsa made a comment on the subject on Friday. He claimed that members discussed the possibility of cutting off energy in border areas where swindling is carried out.