Myanmar’s "Kya-Phant" Industry and the Inside Story of General Surachate

 

Myanmar’s "Kya-Phant" Industry and the Inside Story of General Surachate

When discussing the "Kya-Phant" (Online Scam) operations along Myanmar’s eastern border, one cannot overlook the former Deputy Police Chief of Thailand, General Surachate Hakparn—widely known as "Big Joke." He is someone who knows the deepest parts of this game like the back of his hand.

1. 2023: Riddles at the Myawaddy and Karen Border

2023 marked the peak of these online scam operations. General Surachate was well aware that tens of thousands of international victims were trapped in projects like KK Park south of Myawaddy and the Shwe Kokko new city project. Specifically, in July 2023, he was at the forefront of cracking down on human trafficking along the Thai-Myanmar border and successfully intercepted the financial flow of Chinese criminal syndicates.

2. October 2023: Operation 1027 and Surachate’s Role

When the Three Brotherhood Alliance launched Operation 1027 on October 27, 2023, the scam hubs in Laukkai began to collapse. At that time, thousands of Thai nationals were trapped in Laukkai. In November 2023, General Surachate directly coordinated with both the Chinese government and the Myanmar military council to rescue those Thai citizens. During this process, he realized these scam operations weren't just simple crimes but were deeply connected to individuals like Saw Chit Thu of the Border Guard Force (BGF), which operates under Min Aung Hlaing’s command.

3. Blacklists and Insider Intel

Surachate held "Blacklists" related to these scam operations.

• Saw Chit Thu (BGF Leader): Even when Thailand cut off electricity and internet to the area, Surachate knew exactly what alternative methods they were using to stay operational.

• Chinese Businessmen: He investigated the money laundering schemes behind figures like She Zhijiang (currently detained) from the Shwe Kokko project.

4. 2024: Pressure and Ousting from Office

Interestingly, by April 2024, General Surachate himself was temporarily suspended from his post following money laundering allegations. Among insiders, a popular theory emerged: Did "shadowy figures" take him out because his actions were severely damaging the interests of the scam syndicates?

General Surachate is essentially the "Data Center" of Myanmar’s scam industry. He knows who receives what percentage of commissions and which Thai officials are involved. Curiously, his removal from office was a huge sigh of relief for the scam lords on the Myanmar border. But his connection with the CIA... dun dun dun... Saw Chit Thu and MAH (Min Aung Hlaing) are finished, boss...

Note: After the Chinese government provided technical support to "punch" the US with a hook and began its cleanup operation, the real question remains: when will they serve up MAH as a sacrifice? This likely depends heavily on the testimonies of those recently captured once they reach US hands.