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JUL

01

Chinese Fugitive Wanted For Fraud in China Arrested in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI – Thai immigration police have captured a Chinese fugitive hiding in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai. The man was wanted in his home country for a massive loan fraud scheme. Authorities say the scam cost a regional Chinese bank millions of dollars. The 34-year-old suspect, identified as Mr. Chai Jipeng, used a bizarre method […]

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JUN

26

Chiang Rai Soldiers Raid Forest Hideout, Seize Heroin, Opium and Meth

CHIANG RAI – The Pha Mueang Task Force successfully launched a major anti-narcotics operation deep inside the rugged jungles of northern Thailand. Soldiers discovered a massive stockpile of illegal drugs hidden beneath a remote woodland cottage during a targeted raid. The afternoon operation led to the immediate arrest of two local suspects who were guarding […]

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JUN

20

3rd Army Races to Finish Flood Wall in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai

CHIANG RAI – The 3rd Army is making rapid progress on a crucial mission in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai. Troops and heavy machinery are working around the clock to upgrade the temporary flood wall along the Sai River. This massive project aims to protect local businesses and homes from severe flooding during the upcoming rainy […]

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JUN

19

Chiang Rai Governor Launches “To Be Number One” Empowering Youth to Say No to Drugs

CHIANG RAI – The province of Chiang Rai is taking strong steps to protect its children from harmful drugs. Governor Chucheep Phongchai and local leaders are working hard to stop drug use among young people before it starts. On June 19, 2026, officials launched a new project to keep local schools safe. The event took […]

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JUN

19

Army Rangers Seize Meth and Raw Opium After Fierce Gunfight in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI – Thai border rangers recently clashed with an armed drug smuggling gang in northern Thailand. This intense shootout took place in the rugged Mae Ai district of Chiang Mai province on June 18, 2026. Fortunately, all military officers survived the dangerous fight without any injuries. The suspects, however, managed to escape into the […]

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MAY

11

Pha Muang Task Force Seizes 1 Million Meth Pills in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI – In a significant blow to cross-border drug syndicates, the Pha Muang Task Force successfully intercepted a large-scale smuggling operation in the rugged terrain of the Mae Ai District. The operation, which began as a routine patrol on the evening of May 10, 2026, resulted in a violent firefight and the seizure of […]

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APR

28

Thai Police Smash 1,500 Drug Networks in Nationwide Drug Raids

BANGKOK - In a massive crackdown aimed at clearing the streets of illegal narcotics, the Royal Thai Police dismantled over 1,500 drug networks across the country between March 28 and April 27.

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