| Country | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Area | Shan State / Wa Self-Administered Division (centroid approximate) |
| Type | city hub |
| Status | Uncertain: Limited or conflicting reporting. |
| Latest reporting | Wa media reported more than 600 Chinese suspects arrested and sent back since Apr 2026 (as cited by Prachatai, Aug 2026). In Oct 2023 China issued arrest warrants for two former UWSA officials over alleged scam involvement (Shan Herald). |
| Reported control | United Wa State Army (UWSA) |
| Also known as | Pangkham/Panghsang |
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Questions people ask
Where is Wa region (UWSA areas)?
Wa region (UWSA areas) is in Shan State / Wa Self-Administered Division (centroid approximate), Myanmar. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Wa region (UWSA areas) still active in 2026?
Status: Uncertain. Wa media reported more than 600 Chinese suspects arrested and sent back since Apr 2026 (as cited by Prachatai, Aug 2026). In Oct 2023 China issued arrest warrants for two former UWSA officials over alleged scam involvement (Shan Herald).
Sources
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: [email protected]