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MAE HONG SON – In a shocking and bizarre incident early Monday morning, a middle-aged man lost his life after his motorcycle veered off a sharp curve on Highway 1194, catapulting the vehicle two meters high into a tree. The accident occurred on May 11, 2026, at the notorious Kiu Lom viewpoint near Huay Pho […]

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Massive Drug Bust in Northern Thailand: Over 7 Million Meth Pills Seized

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG MAI- On May 11, 2026, Provincial Police Region 5 authorities, led by Lieutenant General Krittapon Yee-sakorn, announced the successful dismantling of two major drug trafficking networks in Chiang Mai and Lampang in Northern Thailand. The coordinated operations resulted in the seizure of over 7.1 million methamphetamine pills (Yaba) and the arrest of multiple suspects, […]

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Chinese Film Crew Arrested in Chiang Mai for Illegal Filming

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG MAI — On May 8, 2026, Tourist Police and local Hang Dong officers raided a private residence in Chiang Mai’s Hang Dong District after discovering an unauthorized Chinese film crew producing “vertical short-form series” without legal permits. The operation, led by the Tourist Police Bureau, resulted in the arrest of eight Chinese nationals who […]

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MAY

Phayao Lake Facing an Ecological Disaster Due to Massive Drought

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CTN News

PHAYAO - Local authorities and residents in Phayao, Thailand, are facing a severe environmental crisis at Kwan Phayao, the province's most vital lake.

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Head-on Collision Leaves One Dead, Three Injured in Northern Thailand

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Jeff Tomas

PHITSANULOK - A 59-year-old market vendor tragically lost her life, and three others were injured in a collision early on May 2, 2026, when her pickup truck lost control, crossed a road median, and crashed into oncoming traffic on Highway 12 in the…

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Massive 40,000-Liter Oil Tanker Flips in Nan Province

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Jeff Tomas

A fully loaded semi-trailer crashed on a dangerous mountain curve, spilling thousands of liters of fuel. Quick action by local officials prevented a major environmental disaster.

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Forest Rangers Rescue Rare Pangolin from Wildfires in Northern Thailand

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Naree Srisuk

MAE HONG SON – Forest rangers in Northern Thailand discovered a critically injured female pangolin on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, as devastating wildfires continue to ravage the ecosystem of the Tham Pla–Nam Tok Pha Suea National Park.

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64-Year-Old Woman Found Dead After Vehicle Fire in Lampang Cemetery

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CTN News

LAMPANG - A 64-year-old woman died Wednesday evening after her vehicle erupted in flames at a local cemetery in the Muang Pan district.

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Tour Bus Slams into Truck in Northern Thailand, 20 Passengers Escape Injury

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Jeff Tomas

LAMPHUN — More than 20 passengers were left shaken but narrowly escaped serious injury early Wednesday morning when a long-distance tour bus slammed into the back of a six-wheel truck carrying fertilizer.

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Young Man Arrested for Starting Forest Fires to Watch Rangers Work

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Jeff Tomas

PHITSANULOK – Authorities in northern Thailand have expressed disbelief after arresting a young man caught red-handed starting a forest fires.

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