Chiang Rai, February 28th, 2025 — Thai immigration officers raided a house in Mueang Chiang Rai district, arresting nine Chinese nationals linked to an online scam network. Thailand Deports 10 Chinese Call Center Scam Suspects Linked to Chinese Actor Fraud Case The suspects allegedly used fake social media accounts with attractive profiles to befriend victims, […]
In a decisive move to curb the spread of cholera, Thailand has announced the temporary closure of its border with Myanmar for one month. The decision comes in response to a growing number of cholera cases reported in Myanmar’s border regions, raising concerns about the potential for cross-border transmission into Thailand, Thai Defence Minister Phumtham […]
On November 21st, 2024, Chiang Saen Immigration and police officers in Chiang Rai apprehended a Malaysian monk accused of theft at Jed Yod Temple in Chiang Mai. Fake monk caught in burglary attempt at temple The suspect, publicly identified only as Paramasivan, 50, was arrested near Wat Phra Chao Lan Thong in Chiang Saen, Chiang […]
An animal welfare organisation and the Livestock Department in Chiang Rai province are seeking police action against an Akha man who allegedly posed as someone wanting to adopt dogs, with those he adopted ending up in an illegal slaughterhouse. Cat slaughterhouse put out of business, 197 cats rescued in ‘milestone moment’ for animal welfare in […]
Sixteen people were killed by mudslides or drowned in recent flooding in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces, another 136 were injured, according to Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong, permanent secretary of public health. Severe Flooding Affects 10 Thai Provinces, Relief Efforts Ongoing He said that Chiang Rai suffered the most casualties and damage, including ten killed, […]
CHIANG RAI, Sept 13 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra led a delegation to flood-hit Chiang Rai province on Friday, inspecting relief efforts and distributing aid packages to affected residents. Mekong overflows in northeast Thailand, floods receding in Chiang Rai The Prime Minister, accompanied by Deputy Prime Ministers Phumtham Wechayachai and Suriya Juangroongruangkit, flew from […]
Flights to and from Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport have been suspended due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains and Typhoon Yagi. Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai see worst flooding for 30 years As of September 12, 2024, all airlines, including Thai AirAsia, VietJet, and Thai Lion Air, canceled their services. Although […]
BANGKOK, Sept 11 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will make an urgent visit to the flood-ravaged Chiang Rai province tomorrow, September 13, as she ordered government agencies to expedite relief efforts for affected residents. Landslide Buries Mountain Village Homes in Chiang Mai: 2 Dead, 4 Missing Addressing a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Paetongtarn […]
