On October 19, phase two of the demolition targeting buildings linked to telecom fraud and illegal gambling continued in Shwe Kokko, Myawaddy, Karen State. One five-story building was completely brought down, while another five-story structure reached roughly 30 percent demolition progress. A total of 63 buildings are slated for clearance this round: 25 via heavy machinery, 4 through controlled explosions, and 34 requiring manual, floor-by-floor dismantling due to their proximity to local residential housing.
As of October 19, the 4 blasted structures and 2 machine-demolished buildings have been completely cleared, bringing the total flattened so far to 6, with 57 buildings still remaining. Crews on site are using excavators and other heavy equipment to speed up the process, with the stated goal of preventing these facilities from ever being repurposed for telecom fraud and gambling.
The fact that over thirty buildings must be dismantled manually suggests the clearing phase could drag on for quite some time. Yet beyond the visible rubble of concrete and rebar, whether the syndicates and their capital have already relocated remains the bigger question. For anyone still tempted by promises of high-paying jobs in Myawaddy, watching these once-bustling compounds crumble into dust should serve as a stark reality check.
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