6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Felt Across Northern Thailand
National—
At 08:37 AM, on November 17th, 2023, an earthquake occurred with its epicenter in Myanmar measuring 6.4 in magnitude.
The tremors were felt in Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Nan, and Bangkok. The affected area...
Chiang Rai Task Force Seizes 126 Kilograms of Heroin After Gunfight Near the Myanmar...
Chiang Rai —
At 10:00 AM on October 16th, 2024, Col. Anuwat Panyanant, the Commander of the Task Force Thap Chao Tak, Pha Muang Force, held a press conference regarding a confrontation between the task...
Eighteen Chinese nationals arrested in Chiang Rai for allegedly entering the country illegally
Chiang Rai-
18 undocumented Chinese immigrants were arrested in Chiang Rai on August 2 after reportedly attempting to cross the Mekong River from Laos to enter the country illegally.
A team of investigating officers from the...
Violent Wildfire Engulfs Over 400 Rai near Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai: Authorities Mobilize...
Chiang Rai—
On April 23rd, 2024, Chiang Rai local media reported a violent wildfire destroying more than 400 Rai near the Golden Triangle in Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai.
According to Chiang Saen District Administrative and relevant...
Nok Air flight skids off runway in Chiang Rai, no injuries but flight cancellations...
Chiang Rai, Thailand-
Nok Air Flight DD108 from Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok to Chiang Rai skidded off the runway upon landing last night, July 30th, 2022 at 9:06 P.M. with 164 passengers...
Thai PM Paetongtarn Orders Urgent Flood Relief for Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
National —
On September 12th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra convened a meeting with relevant agencies to address the severe flooding in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.
Paetongtarn reported receiving updates from ministers since...
Massive Drug Seizure: 1.1 Million Amphetamine Pills Confiscated in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai—
On December 17th, 2023, Thai narcotics suppression officers received a report of drug smuggling at the border of Thailand in Mae Ai, Chiang Rai. There were reportedly more than 1.1 million pills of...
Malaysian Monk Arrested for Theft at Chiang Mai Temple
Chiang Mai —
On November 21st, 2024, Chiang Saen Immigration and police officers in Chiang Rai apprehended a Malaysian monk accused of theft at Jed Yod Temple in Chiang Mai.
The suspect, publicly identified only...
Chiang Rai Deputy-Governor orders strict control in border districts after a second wave of...
Chiang Rai -
A working group dedicated to the prevention of the spread of Covid-19 has ordered the strictest control measures towards four border districts of Chiang Rai after the second wave of the virus...
Chiang Rai Drug Bust: Suspect Escapes as Authorities Seize 2 Million Amphetamine Pills
Chiang Rai—
On May 31st, 2024, the Northern Border Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) and relevant agencies announced the seizure of 2 million amphetamine pills in Mae Chan, Chiang Rai.
According to the NSB, this operation...
