Three nabbed For Mongyawn Explosions

Three nabbed For Mongyawn Explosions

An unconfirmed report says three Lahus were arrested by the Was in Mongyawn for last month's explosions that rocked the Was' southern capital. 

Ruang (not his real name) a Thai national, who makes a living across the border, reported S.H.A.N. that 3 Lahu hilltribesmen had been arrested for the explosions on 23 January which reportedly blasted an electricity plant, 2 gas stations and one building. 

Ruang said he did not learn their identities except that they had already confessed their action. 

Meanwhile, a Burmese soldier was found dead on 12 Februray near Piangkham, a Shan village outside Mongyawn. "The Burmese have demanded that the Was produce the culprit soon or else they would have to pay heavy damages," he said. 

He also saw thousands of Wa settlers in Talarng, Monggarn and Mongtoom, along the Monghsat - Tachilek road, cutting wood and weaving thatches to build their new homes there. Trucks form the Was' Hongpang Company were also seen unloading rice bags for the settlers. 

"In Banghoong, there is a big store selling all kinds of commodities to the local populace, both newcomers and oldcomers alike, he said. "They say it belongs to Wei Hsiaokang". 

Wei is wanted by the Untied States for drug offenses.