Myanmar's military has sent around 700 soldiers into Tanintharyi, the region bordering Thailand, to clear land for the Russia-backed Dawei Special Economic Zone. Reuters reports village burnings and clashes, though it could not verify the accounts. The Dawei project has stalled since 2013 and was moved toward termination in 2021, so a near-term construction boom is unlikely. For Thai businesses, the practical point is border instability in Tanintharyi, which matters if you trade, transport or source goods across the Three Pagodas or Myawaddy-side routes. Keep an eye on crossings and supply timing, and don't plan around Dawei investment yet.