Chiang Mai — 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. The suspect, publicly identified only as Paramasivan, 50, was arrested near Wat Phra Chao Lan Thong in Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai. The investigation began after […]

Malaysian Monk Arrested for Theft at Chiang Mai Temple
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Chiang Rai — At 10:00 AM on October 16th, 2024, Col. Anuwat Panyanant, the Commander of the Task Force Thap Chao Tak, Pha Muang Force, held a press conference regarding a confrontation between the task force and a drug smuggling group in Chiang Rai, which resulted in the seizure of over 126 kilograms of heroin. […]

Chiang Rai Task Force Seizes 126 Kilograms of Heroin After Gunfight Near the Myanmar Border
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PRESS RELEASE: The Ministry of Defense has increased its deployment of troops and heavy equipment to support clean-up operations in flood-affected areas in Chiang Rai province. Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who heads the government’s response center for storm and flood relief, directed additional personnel and machinery to assist in clearing mud and debris left by […]

Defense Ministry Boosts Flood Clean-Up in Chiang Rai
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North — On September 27th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her working team visited Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai to oversee recovery efforts after widespread flooding and landslides. The visit aims to coordinate government aid and meet with local authorities to discuss long-term rehabilitation strategies. Paetongtarn confirmed that the Ministry of Interior has […]

Thai Government Mobilizes Full Resources for Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai Flood Relief
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BANGKOK, 26 September 2024 – Nualphan Lamsam, or Madam Pang, UNICEF Thailand National Ambassador, joined a UNICEF mission on Wednesday to distribute critical relief supplies, including hygiene kits, baby essentials, and learning materials, to children and families severely affected by the recent flooding in Chiang Rai Province.  Since the floods hit Chiang Rai and other […]

Madam Pang joins UNICEF to distribute relief supplies for children and families affected by floods in Chiang Rai
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Chiang Rai — On September 15th, 2024, Chiang Rai local reporters provided an update on the flood situation. Water levels from the Kok River, which had inundated over 10 communities in Chiang Rai municipality, receded after falling below the critical level of 4 meters. With the rain easing for the past few days, local residents […]

Chiang Rai Floodwaters Recede, Residents Begin Cleanup Amid Water Shortage
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Chiang Rai — On September 14th, 2024, Mr. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the leader of the People’s Party, posted on social media after leading party members to flood-hit areas in Mueang District, Chiang Rai. Natthaphong monitored the flood situation and personally assisted affected residents, while also sharing concerns for the government’s disaster response and offering suggestions for […]

Peoples Party Leader Urges Government to Step Up Flood Relief Coordination in Chiang Rai
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North — On September 14th, 2024, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, provided an update on the flood and landslide situation in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces between September 8th-13th. In Chiang Mai, the districts of Mae Ai and Fang were heavily affected, with 2,978 households impacted, including […]

Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai Floods Claim 16 Lives, Health Teams Deployed
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PRESS RELEASE: The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has deployed machinery and personnel to assist with water supply needs in flood-affected areas of Chiang Rai. DDPM’s operations team yesterday (Sep 13) began pumping raw water from the Provincial Waterworks Authority’s reservoir into sedimentation ponds for processing into tap water, ensuring residents have access […]

Machinery Deployed to Assist in Chiang Rai Flood-Affected Areas
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PRESS RELEASE: The Ministry of Public Health has intensified its efforts to aid flood and landslide victims in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces. Emergency medical response teams (MERT) are on standby, ready to deploy to affected areas immediately upon request, ensuring prompt and safe assistance to those in need. In Chiang Rai, Health Region […]

Ministry of Public Health Intensifies Flood Relief Efforts in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
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