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An armed man was killed in a shooting incident involving troops from the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) in Joul Jablu village near Payathonzu Town, Kyainseikgyi Township, Karen state, along the Thai-Myanmar border. At approximately 7 p.m. [1]

Travel along the Mudon–Yaelel–Payathonzu road, which connects Mon State and Karen State, has been restricted from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. by local resistance forces, residents and drivers told the Independent Mon News Agency (IMNA). [2]

In recent days, junta forces have reinforced their columns and pushed into the Mudon–Chaung Hna Khwa–Kyainseikgyi–Payathonzu road and the Thanbyuzayat–Payathonzu road, carrying out clearance operations. [3]

Residents in Payathonzu town and nearby villages in Kyainseikgyi Township, near the Thai-Myanmar border in Karen State, say people have been disappearing frequently, and despite filing complaints, no information or follow-up action has been provided.... [4]

Chinese businesses have deserted Payathonzu, a Myanmar border town in Karen State adjacent to Thailand’s Kanchanaburi province, days after Thailand cut off power, oil and internet services to put the squeeze on criminal gangs, according to Thai secur... [5]

BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said he would visit Myanmar [8]

In the Karen State’s Kyain Seik Gyi Township, specifically in the Three Pagoda Pass township which is situated along the Thailand-Myanmar border, residents report the military junta implemented strict security measures and inspections throughout the ... [9]

TOKYO -- Mobile payment service provider PayPay will allow customers at member businesses to pay using the WeChat Pay service, operated by Chinese tech giant Tencent, the Japanese company announced Thursday. [10]

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[1] MM monnews.org · 2026-03-10 · 75% match

A Shooting Near Payathonzu Left a Local Man Dead

An armed man was killed in a shooting incident involving troops from the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) in Joul Jablu village near Payathonzu Town, Kyainseikgyi Township, Karen state, along the Thai-Myanmar border. At approximately 7 p.m.

[2] MM monnews.org · 2026-01-19 · 75% match

Night Travel Restricted on Mudon–Yaelel–Payathonzu Road

Travel along the Mudon–Yaelel–Payathonzu road, which connects Mon State and Karen State, has been restricted from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. by local resistance forces, residents and drivers told the Independent Mon News Agency (IMNA).

[3] MM monnews.org · 2025-09-27 · 75% match

Are Junta Troops Advancing Toward Payathonzu?

In recent days, junta forces have reinforced their columns and pushed into the Mudon–Chaung Hna Khwa–Kyainseikgyi–Payathonzu road and the Thanbyuzayat–Payathonzu road, carrying out clearance operations.

[4] MM monnews.org · 2025-11-13 · 75% match

Frequent disappearances reported in Payathonzu: Residents complaints bring no results

Residents in Payathonzu town and nearby villages in Kyainseikgyi Township, near the Thai-Myanmar border in Karen State, say people have been disappearing frequently, and despite filing complaints, no information or follow-up action has been provided.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-02-14 · 75% match

Chinese-Led Scam Gangs Leave Payathonzu in Myanmar’s Karen State

Chinese businesses have deserted Payathonzu, a Myanmar border town in Karen State adjacent to Thailand’s Kanchanaburi province, days after Thailand cut off power, oil and internet services to put the squeeze on criminal gangs, according to Thai secur

[6] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-02-12 · 75% match

DKBA orders Chinese nationals running online scam centres in Payathonzu to leave town

[7] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-02-07 · 75% match

Thailand cuts electricity to Myawaddy, Payathonzu, and Tachilek in crackdown on border scam operations

[8] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-02-10 · 75% match

Thai Defense Minister to visit border cities of Payathonzu in the Karen State of south Myanmar and Poi Pet in Cambodia

BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said he would visit Myanmar

[9] MM monnews.org · 2023-09-25 · 75% match

Payathonzu Township (Three Pagodas Pass): Stricter Inspection Measures Implemented

In the Karen State’s Kyain Seik Gyi Township, specifically in the Three Pagoda Pass township which is situated along the Thailand-Myanmar border, residents report the military junta implemented strict security measures and inspections throughout the

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-05 · 43% match

Japan payment provider PayPay teams up with China's WeChat Pay

TOKYO -- Mobile payment service provider PayPay will allow customers at member businesses to pay using the WeChat Pay service, operated by Chinese tech giant Tencent, the Japanese company announced Thursday.

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