Massive Drug Seizures: Over 13 Million Amphetamine Pills Confiscated in Chiang Rai and Chiang...
National—
On April 4th, 2024, Pha Mueang military patrol officers and relevant agencies received a report from an anonymous source of a massive lot of drug smuggling along the Mekong River, Thai-Lao PDR border, in...
Three people including a four-year-old girl, dog, and cat die when intoxicated man high...
Chiang Rai –
Three people, a dog, and a cat died while another person has sustained serious injuries after an intoxicated man high on methamphetamine fired many gunshots in Chiang Rai.
The Region 5 Police reports...
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...
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...
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...
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 International Airport extends its closure until Friday, August 5th, due to slow...
Chiang Rai -
The Airports of Thailand (AOT) on Wednesday, August 3rd, announced the closure extension of Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport until August 5th as a Boeing aircraft removal was struggling...
13 Wild Boars Cave: Tham Luang National Park Opens Deeper Chambers for Tourists with...
Chiang Rai—
On December 18th, 2023, Mr. Chutidet Kamonchanut, the Director of the Office of Conservation Area Management No. 15, held a press conference after the opening for tourists to explore deeper chambers with a...
