Northern Thailand news headlines

Phraya Si Sunthonwohan bridge in Chachoengsao

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June 29, 2026

Three Myanmar Migrants Killed by Village Security Volunteer in Chachoengsao

CHACHOENGSAO, Thailand — A village security volunteer is under intense scrutiny following a late-night confrontation that left three Myanmar migrant workers dead and a Thai national seriously injured in Chachoengsao province. The deadly shooting has sparked a comprehensive investigation as authorities work to untangle conflicting accounts of the events that led to the lethal use […]

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Isuzu D-Max belonging to the Aranyaprathet Provincial Police, Sa Kaeo

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June 29, 2026

Two Pakistanis, One Indian Caught In Sa Kaeo With Over 100,000 Ecstasy Pills

SA KAEO, Thailand — Three foreign nationals, comprising two Pakistani citizens and one Indian national, have been arrested in Sa Kaeo province following the seizure of a massive cache of over 100,000 ecstasy pills allegedly destined for the capital. The significant narcotics bust was the result of a coordinated late-night operation conducted by multiple law […]

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June 22, 2026

Thai Border Schools Shut as Myanmar Troops Mass for Offensivechep

TAK, Thailand — Educational institutions along the Thai-Myanmar border have been forced to suspend operations amid escalating violence, as intelligence reports indicate a massive buildup of Myanmar military forces preparing for a new offensive, while cross-border airstrikes continue to target ethnic resistance strongholds. Bomb Near Thai-Myanmar Border Forces Mae Hong Son Evacuation In the Mae […]

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June 20, 2026

Two Dead, Three Injured in Chiang Rai Railway Tunnel Collapse

CHIANG RAI, Thailand — Two construction workers were killed and three others sustained serious injuries on Saturday after a heavy installation component detached and fell onto them inside a major railway tunnel under construction in Chiang Rai province. Train tunnel being built in Nakhon Ratchasima collapses, trapping 3 The fatal accident occurred inside the 3.4-kilometer […]

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June 20, 2026

Massive Nakhon Pathom Pub Raid Leads To 76 Positive Drug Tests

NAKHON PATHOM, Thailand — A high-profile, after-hours raid on a popular entertainment venue in Nakhon Pathom province has exposed an unlicensed operation characterized by rampant drug use and the presence of dozens of underage patrons, resulting in a proposed five-year closure order for the establishment. Unlicensed Pub Raided in Nakhon Pathom: 81 Test Positive for […]

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June 20, 2026

Bus Driver Admits To Drinking Before Highway Crash That Injured 25 Passengers In Phichit

PHICHIT, Thailand — A long-distance bus overturned on a major highway in Phichit province during the early hours of June 18, 2026, leaving 25 passengers injured after the driver admitted to consuming alcohol and falling asleep at the wheel. Driver killed, 29 passengers injured in tour bus accident in Lampang The incident involved an air-conditioned, […]

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June 16, 2026

3 African Men Caught at Thai Border After Fleeing Cambodian Scam

SA KAEO, Thailand — Three African nationals have been arrested by Thai border patrol after illegally crossing into Thailand from Cambodia, having fled an alleged employment scam orchestrated by Chinese-backed operators in the border city of Poipet. Thai Nationals Escape Captivity In Cambodian Fake Girlfriend Scam Compound The apprehension occurred on June 16, 2026, during […]

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Road in Kabin Buri, Prachinburi Province HDR test.

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June 15, 2026

24 Students Injured After School Truck Collides With Staff Shuttle In Prachinburi

PRACHIN BURI, Thailand — A severe traffic collision involving a school transport vehicle and a staff shuttle bus has left 24 students injured, including one in serious condition, following a crash in Prachin Buri province on the morning of June 15, 2026. School Bus Overturns in Roi Et, Injuring 16 The incident occurred at approximately […]

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