KK Park and Shwe Kokko scam compound buildings demolished in Myawaddy

Buildings at the notorious KK Park and Shwe Kokko scam compounds in Myawaddy, Myanmar, are being demolished following an unprecedented regional crackdown. However, the criminal networks operating just across the Thai border from Mae Sot are adapting rather than disappearing.

According to a joint report by TCIJ and Prachatai, pressure on the scam industry in the Mekong region reached unprecedented levels between late 2025 and early 2026. This sustained pressure has led to the physical destruction of infrastructure at these well-known cybercrime hubs.

Despite the demolition of the buildings, the syndicates themselves have not vanished. The report notes that the crackdown has pushed the industry into new directions, as operators scramble to relocate and adjust their methods.

What this means for expats

While the destruction of these compounds is a significant disruption to regional cybercrime, the displacement of these syndicates means expats and residents in Thailand must remain vigilant.

• Expect evolving scam tactics: As syndicates lose their established bases, they are likely to shift to new locations or adopt different methods to target victims in Thailand and abroad.
• Border security remains tight: The area around Mae Sot in Tak province will likely see continued heavy monitoring by Thai authorities dealing with the fallout and displacement from Myawaddy.
• Job offer vigilance: Expats should continue to exercise extreme caution regarding highly lucrative, vague job offers in border regions, which have historically been used to traffic foreign workers into these compounds.

Details on exactly where these operations are moving remain limited. We will continue to monitor how this displacement affects security and scam activity along the Thai-Myanmar border.