Ministry of Public Health Intensifies Flood Relief Efforts in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Public Health has intensified its efforts to aid flood and landslide victims in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces. Emergency medical response teams (MERT) are on standby, ready to deploy...
Malaysian Woman Still Missing in Chiang Rai Province
Chiang Rai —
Thai police are searching for a young missing Malaysian woman who has been out of contact with her mother for days during a visit to the border town of Mae Sai district...
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...
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...
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...
Thai Marine Police Rush to Rescue Flood Victims in Mae Sai District and Chiang...
Chiang Rai —
On September 12th, 2024, Thai national media reported that Thai Marine Police and Thai Highway Police were ordered to urgently assist flood victims in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai, by both land...
Chiang Rai Police Seize Over 5 Million Narcotic Pills; 1 Officer Killed and Suspect...
Chiang Rai – Arresting officers from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) clashed with a drug trafficker in Chiang Rai today, September 20th, 2023, resulting in 1 officer being killed and one...
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...
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 and 6...
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...