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Thai police road checkpoint in Chiang Rai

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November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Thai Officers Rescue Chinese Tourists From Border Scam, Redirect Them Safely to Pattaya

On November 12th, 2024, Thai immigration officers in Tak intercepted a vehicle carrying five Chinese tourists who had been misled to believe they were en route to Pattaya. Illegal migrants caught on western border in Kanchanaburi The tourists were reportedly shocked to find themselves at the Thai-Myanmar border instead of their intended destination. Full story: […]

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Royal Thai Police Toyota Hilux Revo Pickup at Chachoengsao Provincial Police Station

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November 11, 2024

Thai police seize 5m-plus meth pills in Saraburi

More than five million methamphetamine pills, one of the biggest hauls in recent months, have been confiscated in Saraburi, according to Provincial Police Region 1. Police Arrests Couple in Saraburi for Illegally Manufacturing and Selling Firearms Online A total of 5.2 million meth pills were intercepted by police on the Sudbantad Road in Kaeng Koi […]

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Lanna Lantern festival of light in Lamphun, Thailand.

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November 11, 2024

Lanna’s Thousand Lanterns Festival Illuminates Lamphun

LAMPHUN, Nov 11 (TNA) – As Yi Peng, the Northern Thai Lantern Festival, draws near, Lamphun has transformed into a dazzling spectacle of light. For over a month, hundreds of thousands of colorful lanterns have adorned the city, creating a magical atmosphere, especially at Wat Phra That Haripunchai. Army cancels Loy Krathong sky lantern world […]

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November 4, 2024

CIB Busts Illegal Chinese Recycling Plant in Prachin Buri, Seizes Toxins

PRACHINBURI, Nov 4 (TNA) – Thai police have raided a Chinese-owned recycling plant in Prachinburi province, seizing over 41.5 tons of hazardous waste, officials said. Prachinburi Zinc Factory Explosion Kills Two Burmese Workers, Injures 28 The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), in conjunction with the Department of Industrial Works, conducted the raid after receiving complaints from […]

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October 31, 2024

New border checkpoint opens in Sa Kaeo

Thailand and Cambodia have opened the Thai-Cambodian Friendship Bridge permanent border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo province, and also extended the hours at the Chong Sa-ngam checkpoint in Si Sa Ket province to boost trade and tourism. 27 Bangladeshi Nationals Caught in Sa Kaeo Attempting Illegal Entry into Thailand The Ministry of Interior published the two […]

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A temple (Wat) in Phayao, northern Thailand

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October 30, 2024

Stolen Buddha statue returns home to Phayao after 36 years

BANGKOK, Oct 29 (TNA) – A 900-year-old Buddha statue, stolen from a temple in northern Thailand over three decades ago, has been returned to the country. Korat temple decries donation box thefts The statue, known as “Phra Chao Tong,” was stolen from Wat Sri Ping Mueang temple in Phayao province in 1988. A tip-off from […]

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Road in Kabin Buri, Prachinburi Province HDR test.

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October 28, 2024

Prachinburi Zinc Factory Explosion Kills Two Burmese Workers, Injures 28

On October 26th, 2024, Thai national media reported an explosion erupted from a chemical mixing tank at a zinc production facility in Kabin Buri district, Prachinburi, killing two Burmese workers and injuring 28 others. Two dead and four badly injured in fireworks explosion in Kalasin The facility, which primarily produces zinc, lead, and tin, had […]

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October 27, 2024

27 Bangladeshi Nationals Caught in Sa Kaeo Attempting Illegal Entry into Thailand

At 3:00 AM on October 26th, 2024, Thai military forces from the Aranyaprathet Special Task Force intercepted a group of 27 Bangladeshi nationals illegally crossing into Thailand near Sa Kaeo province’s natural border channels with Cambodia. Four Cambodian Nationals Killed in Sa Kaeo High-Speed Pursuit Accident Using night cover, the group was seen traversing local […]

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