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Are illicit drugs now a bigger business in the Mekong than scam centers?
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Myanmar’s Shan State Is the World’s Meth Lab
Foreign Policy (United States) | Oct 21, 2026
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Collaboration between Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos is essential to effectively combat the meth trade in the Mekong region.
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Efforts to combat drug production in Shan State may inadvertently harm local communities that rely on this economy.
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The global demand for methamphetamine drives production in Shan State, making it a complex issue to tackle.
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Myanmar's Shan State is the primary source of methamphetamine production in Southeast Asia.
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Addressing the meth crisis in Shan State requires a comprehensive approach that includes economic alternatives for local farmers.
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Public health initiatives should be prioritized to address the ramifications of meth use in Myanmar and neighboring countries.
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The involvement of armed groups in Shan State exacerbates the challenges of combating meth production.
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The government of Myanmar must take more decisive action to combat meth production in Shan State.
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The international community should prioritize addressing the drug trade in Shan State over other issues.
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