Thai Interior Ministry Gathers Data on Wa State Mine Expansion Near Border, Plans Talks with China and Myanmar
Thailand's Deputy Interior Minister has confirmed the expansion of mining operations in Myanmar's Wa State, adjacent to the Thai border. The ministry is expediting data collection to facilitate discussions with China and Myanmar, raising concerns over economic and security impacts in the border region.
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