Northern Thailand news headlines - Page 45

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July 28, 2023

Three illegal resorts to be razed on Phu Thap Boek in Phetchabun

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered the demolition of three illegally built resorts on Phu Thap Boek, a popular hillside tourism attraction, in Phetchabun province. More Phu Thap Boek resort demolitions planned Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Wednesday ordered his adviser Yuthapol Angkinan, along with an environmental inspector and relevant agencies, to […]

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July 24, 2023

Chiang Rai woman arrested for opening ‘mule’ accounts in Blackpink ticket scam

Police from Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau have apprehended a 35-year-old woman in Mueang district of Chiang Rai province on fraud charges, as she is accused of opening several “mule” accounts used by a gang to park money from the sale of non-existent tickets for a recent Blackpink World Tour concert in Bangkok. British Man […]

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Thai Police Isuzu NKR prisoner transport truck

North

July 21, 2023

Inmates recaptured hours after breaking out of jail in Kanchanaburi

KANCHABURI: Two drug detainees broke out of Kanchanaburi Prison on Friday morning, but both have now been recaptured, police said. Justice Minister launches tourism project to help inmates return to society According to an initial report, the escape occurred around 8am when the two male inmates, one Thai and the other a Myanmar national, scaled […]

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July 12, 2023

Pakistani Suspect in Murder of Hans Peter Mack Arrested in Kanchanaburi

A Pakistani – Thai man who was the last remaining free prime suspect in the gruesome murder of German real estate broker Hans Peter Mack was arrested in Kanchanaburi. Two German Suspects in Murder of Hans Peter Mack Arrested, Pakistani Suspect Still at Large A team from the Region 2 Police led by Major General […]

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Thai police road checkpoint in Chiang Rai

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July 7, 2023

Raid at Illegal Lounges in Chiang Rai Reveals Human Trafficking, Drug Abuse

CHIANG RAI, July 7 (TNA) – Assistant chief district officers and five police officers were transferred to inactive posts after the raids by authorities at two lounges in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district found drug use and employing underage laborers. Phetchaburi Police Nab French Man for Alleged Theft, Myanmar Man for Alleged Human Trafficking The […]

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July 5, 2023

Monkey Gangs Brawl over Food in Lop Buri

LOPBURI, July 5 (TNA) – Three rival monkey gangs battled for favorite food on a road near the ancient temple in Lop Buri. Lopburi Holds Annual Monkey Feast Festival Phra Prang Sam Yot, the 13th -century temple, the province’s landmark is famed for its monkey population. Three monkey gangs, living in nearby areas clashed fiercely […]

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Isuzu Fire Engine in Na Wa, Nakhon Phanom province

North

June 30, 2023

Fire burns temple in Phitsanulok, one monk injured

PHITSANULOK: A fire broke out early Friday at Wat Khlong Rai in Bang Rakam district of this lower northern province, completely destroying the main sermon hall and ten houses for monks. A monk suffered burns on his arms and torso. Large fire in Thonburi community in Bangkok, no injuries Phra Khru Pairote Sunthornkit, the abbot […]

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June 29, 2023

Couple arrested in Chiang Rai for B24m forex trading scam

A couple who provided online foreign currency exchange courses have been arrested in the northern province of Chiang Rai for allegedly duping people into investing about 24 million baht in a fraudulent Forex investment scheme. British Man Says He Was Scammed for Ownership of 15 Million Baht Condo in Koh Samui A combined team of […]

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