LAMPANG – In a terrifying reminder of the dangers of drunk driving, a local man caused severe destruction on a Saturday morning after crashing his white Toyota sedan into a motorcycle and then plowing straight into a row of commercial shops. When police arrived at the scene, they found the drunk driver so heavily intoxicated […]

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MAY

Tragic Landslide in Chiang Rai Claims the Life of an 18-Year-Old Teenager

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI – A quiet afternoon in Northern Thailand turned into a sudden and heartbreaking tragedy. On May 28, a massive landslide took the life of an 18-year-old man in Chiang Rai province. The local community is now in deep mourning over the sudden loss. This shocking and unexpected event serves as a grim reminder […]

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MAY

Police Arrested Uncle Sexually Assaulting His 16-Year-Old Niece at Knife Point

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Jeff Tomas

KAMPHAENG PHET — In a case that has sent shockwaves through the local community, police in Kamphaeng Phet province have arrested a 33-year-old man for the alleged armed sexual assault of his 16-year-old biological niece. The horrific incident, which occurred in the early hours of May 23, 2026, highlights a tragic breach of familial trust […]

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MAY

Police Seize 2 Million Meth Pills at Chiang Mai-Myanmar Border

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG MAI – In a major victory for local law enforcement, Thai Border Patrol Police have successfully intercepted a massive shipment of illegal narcotics. Early Sunday morning, a routine patrol in the northern province of Chiang Mai led to the seizure of roughly two million methamphetamine pills. This bold operation highlights the ongoing, high-stakes battle against […]

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MAY

Fake Job Broker Faces Jail Time After Defrauding Dozens in Chiang Rai

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI – For many young workers, finding a job overseas feels like a golden ticket to a better future. But for a group of hopeful job seekers in northern Thailand, that dream quickly turned into a costly nightmare. A 24-year-old employment broker is now facing severe legal trouble after allegedly scamming dozens of workers […]

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APR

Police Seize 6 Million Meth Pills in Chiang Rai Smuggling Bust

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI - On the morning of April 29, 2026, Thai Border Patrol Police arrested three suspects and seized a staggering 6 million methamphetamine pills stuffed into an SUV in the Mae Chan District of Chiang Rai.

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APR

Chiang Mai Police Smash Chinese Cyber Fraud Ring

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Jeff Tomas

Authorities rescue Thai victims forced to move illegal money for an international online crime group

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APR

Chiang Mai Authorities Crack Down on Forest Arson with 43 Arrests

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CTN News

CHIANG MAI - Authorities in Chiang Mai have arrested 43 individuals for violating emergency forest closure orders as part of an intensified campaign to combat illegal burning and seasonal haze.

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APR

Mechanical Failure Blamed for 18-Wheeler Crash in Lampang Thailand

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Jeff Tomas

LAMPANG - A devastating multi-vehicle collision in Lampang has claimed two lives and left eight others injured, sparking a rigorous investigation into vehicle safety standards.

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