CHIANG RAI – Thai authorities have launched an urgent investigation following a massive cash seizure at the northern border. Customs officials discovered over 23 million baht in fresh banknotes hidden inside snack boxes. A 31-year-old Myanmar national was quickly arrested while attempting to cross into neighboring Tachileik. This shocking incident has put a spotlight on […]

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CHIANG RAI - As fighting in Myanmar grows more violent, the Thai government is taking major steps to protect its citizens and maintain order along the border. On April 21, 2026, Mr.

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