CHIANG RAI – A sophisticated call center gang has successfully scammed a senior temple abbot in Chiang Rai out of nearly 8.7 million baht. The heartbreaking fraud took place over more than a year, leaving the local community in complete shock. Scammers posed as high-ranking police officers to convince the abbot that he was involved […]
CHIANG RAI – On August 8, 2026, a shocking crime in Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, took a major turn. A key suspect, known locally as “Auntie Suk Kan,” changed her story and confessed to murder. She admitted this shocking truth to investigating police officers during a recent prison interview. This sudden confession brings new hope […]
CHIANG RAI – A prominent temple abbot in northern Thailand faces immediate suspension following a shocking financial scandal. The senior monk recently fell victim to a sophisticated call center scam that completely drained the temple’s bank accounts. This heartbreaking incident occurred at Wat Mae Kham in the Mae Chan district of Chiang Rai. The trouble […]
CHIANG RAI – On August 9, 2026, a heated debate sparked at the Ban Farm Sampanthakit community hall in Chiang Rai. Residents and health officials met to choose a new Village Health Volunteer (VHV) to fill a recent vacancy. However, a sharp disagreement quickly emerged about who actually gets to vote. The core issue is […]
CHIANG RAI – Local authorities in Chiang Rai are carefully watching the Mae Chang Khao Reservoir after recent heavy rains. At 10:00 AM on August 9, 2026, officials recorded the water level sitting 12 centimeters above the spillway. This important water source is located in the Pang Yiu Subdistrict of the Wiang Pa Pao District. […]
CHIANG RAI – The Mekong River has recently surged to alarming levels across the famous Golden Triangle region. Heavy rains and increased upstream water storage in China have caused sudden flooding in northern Thailand. Local officials are currently on high alert as the river waters continue to climb rapidly. Authorities in Chiang Rai province report […]
CHIANG RAI – Heavy rainfall triggered severe flash floods across the highland areas of Chiang Rai Province on August 10, 2026. The disaster began late at night on August 9, at around 10:00 PM. Torrents of water quickly flooded Jokko Village in the Tab Tao Subdistrict. Panicked residents rushed to move their families and belongings […]
CHIANG RAI – Heavy rain poured down on the Mueang district of Chiang Rai on the evening of August 7, 2024. The sudden downpour quickly led to unexpected flooding across the busy northern area. Residents and drivers faced sudden challenges as water levels rose quickly on main routes. The continuous rain hit the Chiang Rai-Teng […]
CHIANG RAI – Governor Chuchep Pongchai proudly launched a major environmental initiative alongside local youth. He led the opening of the “Huai Paeng Dam Laonong Jianghai Sustainable Forest Conservation” project. The lively event took place at the Huai Paeng Dam forest in the Nang Lae Subdistrict. Many community leaders, students, and local villagers gathered to […]
CHIANG RAI – Tensions are running incredibly high in the northern border town of Mae Sai right now. Residents are desperately battling rising river waters while also dealing with a rogue neighbor. An elderly property owner has repeatedly sabotaged the town’s critical flood defenses without any permission. The man owns a very large commercial building […]