August 7, 2026
The military junta’s “100-day plan” in Karen State has been exposed as a superficial exercise focused merely on opening ceremonies, donation events, and staged meetings. Meanwhile, illicit drugs, crime, and corruption among military personnel, departmental staff, and opportunist businessmen continue to skyrocket, according to investigations by PRM sources.
In Hpa-An, state media daily broadcasts opening ceremonies, meetings, and field visits by the military administration and proxy election MPs. However, Hpa-An residents report a complete lack of action regarding price reductions, crime prevention, or drug eradication.
“The military claims a change in government and just shows MPs attending ceremonies, looking here and there, and visiting villages,” a local resident explained. “They can’t crack down on meth or theft. Their 100-day plan is nothing but superficial government protocol, focusing only on meetings and departmental affairs.”
During this 100-day period, corruption has reportedly peaked over the confiscation of Thai goods. Sources close to those collaborating with the military state that officials are making massive profits from issuing illegal land permits, smuggling fuel, and extorting money through forced conscription and portering.
“Their 100 days can accurately be described as 100 days of corruption. From the Minister of Security and Border Affairs down, all officials are making millions of Kyats,” an informed source revealed. “A Thai cargo truck has to pay millions in bribes. Departmental staff are making lucrative incomes from fuel and land business permits and squandering it wildly. Even at the lowest levels, ward administrators, local police, and informers are making tens of thousands daily from facilitating illegal businesses.”
Furthermore, junta-appointed administrators and militia members are reportedly extorting massive sums from locals over military conscription quotas. Sources indicate they are generating high incomes by arresting locals for portering, and essentially “buying and selling” people to meet the demands for new military recruits.
