CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Police have detained a black pickup driver accused of pulling a firearm on motorists across several parts of Chiang Mai on the morning of 5 October, following alerts from units at four stations. Pattaya Vendor Alleges Foreign Man Fired Replica Gun at Her Stall The man was stopped at an agricultural […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – A 67-year-old municipal street cleaner was killed early on 5 October when a car struck her as she worked on Bunrueangrit Road, with police reporting the 48-year-old driver had an alcohol reading of 172 milligrammes per cent. Driver says not aware of crash that killed city cleaner The crash happened about […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Authorities have shut off access to two waterfalls in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park after heavy rainfall swelled their waters, as the provincial governor ordered officials across Chiang Mai to stay alert for flash floods and other sudden natural hazards. Bangkok Rain Eases but Floodwaters Linger as Airport Baggage Backlog Persists Governor […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – A 38-year-old Canadian man of foreign origin has been arrested in Chiang Mai on a charge of raping a British tourist, after police said they found information indicating he was preparing to leave Thailand. The suspect, named by authorities as A. G. O. S., was detained in a hotel room in […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – The Chang Phueak police superintendent in Chiang Mai was abruptly transferred yesterday to the provincial police bureau over his alleged failure to crack down on illegal gambling businesses in his district. Police chief Torsak and his deputy Surachate Hakparn transferred to inactive posts On Friday night, Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Chiang Mai police have arrested Chinese national Wei Huang, also known as Ah Wei, over an alleged cryptocurrency money-laundering trail worth more than 238 million baht. The Central Investigation Bureau and Anti-Online Scam Centre announced the arrest on 16 September under their Highway Scam Hunter operation, with police saying Wei was […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – A 23-year-old Thai-American man has been detained by police after a 26-year-old woman died following an alleged assault at a resort in Mae On district, with the suspect facing a charge of assault causing death. Police identified the man as K. R., who is receiving treatment at Nakornping Hospital after allegedly […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Mae Sa waterfall, a popular attraction in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, has been temporarily closed following a flash flood that gushed down from the mountain on August 16, catching several tourists off guard and sweeping some away despite urgent warnings from park rangers. Rangers had noticed unusual signs in the area […]
