Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai Oversees Flood Relief Efforts in Northern Thailand
National —
On August 23rd, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, acting on behalf of the Prime Minister, oversaw relief efforts for those affected by severe flooding in northern Thailand.
Thai national media reported that...
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Expresses Concern Over Northern Floods
National —
At 11:28 AM on August 22nd, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed concern over the ongoing floods in northern provinces, particularly in Nan, Chiang Rai, and Phayao.
Although she has not officially...
Thai Narcotics Officers Seize 400 Kilograms of Methamphetamine at Mukdahan City Hall
Mukdahan —
At 8:05 PM on July 31st, 2024, Thai narcotic suppression officers intercepted four individuals allegedly attempting to smuggle 400 kilograms of methamphetamine at Mukdahan City Hall, intended for transport to central Thailand.
According to...
Thai Authorities Nab Two Suspects with Six Million Meth Pills in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai —
On July 31st, 2024, the Northern Border Drug Suppression units announced a major success following the implementation of enhanced drug interception measures along the borders of Chiang Rai and Phayao, seizing six...
Mae Hong Son Governor Responds to Foreign Tourists’ Indecent Behavior in Pai Resort
Mae Hong Son —
On July 15th, 2024, Mae Hong Son Governor Chucheep Phongchai addressed an incident involving a foreign tourist couple engaging in indecent behavior after tubing and consuming alcohol at a resort in...
Massive Drug Bust in Northern Thailand: Lamphun Police Seize 12 Million Amphetamine Pills
Lamphun —
On June 14th, 2024, Li police officers in Lamphun intercepted a massive drug smuggling operation, seizing over 12 million amphetamine pills. This bust marks the largest seizure in the northern region in a...
Thai Police Intercept Coaches Transporting Over 105 Illegal Immigrants from Chiang Rai to Bangkok
National—
At 11:00 PM on June 3rd, 2024, Thai highway police officers received an anonymous tip about coaches transporting a large number of illegal immigrants from Chiang Rai to Bangkok.
In response to the report,...
Teenagers as Young as 14 Arrested for Alleged Multiple Robberies in Chiang Mai and...
Chiang Mai—
On May 16th, 2024, Bhubingrajanivej police officers and relevant agencies held a press conference on a teenager group as young as 14 years old allegedly using swords to commit robbery five times at...
Fatal Coach Accident in Lampang: Driver Killed, Chinese Tourists Injured After Crash into Trees
Lampang—
At 11:20 PM, on May 7th, 2024, Thoen police officers received a fatal accident report of a coach carrying 33 Chinese tourists crashing into roadside trees on Phahonyothin Road, Thoen, Lampang.
The Thoen police and...
Tak Police Apprehend 74 Myanmar Nationals for Illegal Border Crossing
Tak—
On May 2nd, 2024, Phop Phra police and relevant agencies captured 55 Myanmar national individuals who allegedly illegally crossed the Thai border through a natural channel in Phop Phra, Tak.
According to the police report,...
