| Country | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Area | Kayin State / Myawaddy township, southern border 'gates' (approximate) |
| Type | city hub |
| Status | Active: Credible reporting in 2026 that it operates. |
| Latest reporting | Local outlets IMNA and BNI (14–15 Jul 2026) reported, citing residents, that scam operations remain active at Phalu and Kyaukhat and that a site near Ma Htaw Thalay is 'fully operational'. Operations displaced from KK Park reportedly moved to Kyaukhat. |
| Reported control | DKBA reportedly provides security; BGF/KNA controls the wider Myawaddy area |
| Sanctions | OFAC designated the DKBA on 12 Nov 2025. |
| Also known as | Kyaukkhet, Hpa Lu, "AA" site near Ma Htaw Thalay |
Nearby hubs
- Tai Chang · Myanmar · Active
- Shunda Park / Min Let Pan · Myanmar · Reported closed
- KK Park · Myanmar · Disrupted
- Huanya / Apollo / Qingsong parks (Myawaddy) · Myanmar · Active
- Shwe Kokko / Yatai New City · Myanmar · Disrupted
If someone you know is here
- Contact your country’s embassy or consulate first, with the person’s full name, passport number and the location.
- Do not pay “release money” to agents without official advice.
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Questions people ask
Where is Kyaukhat / Phalu DKBA border areas?
Kyaukhat / Phalu DKBA border areas is in Kayin State / Myawaddy township, southern border 'gates' (approximate), Myanmar. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Kyaukhat / Phalu DKBA border areas still active in 2026?
Status: Active. Local outlets IMNA and BNI (14–15 Jul 2026) reported, citing residents, that scam operations remain active at Phalu and Kyaukhat and that a site near Ma Htaw Thalay is 'fully operational'. Operations displaced from KK Park reportedly moved to Kyaukhat.
Sources
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: [email protected]