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6 million methamphetamine pills seized, five men arrested in Chiang Rai

14 Sept 05:19 Key points summarised by AI

Thai narcotics officers seized six million methamphetamine pills hidden in three vehicles and arrested five men in Chiang Mai, acting on intelligence about a major drug shipment.
The drugs originated from Mae Fah Luang district (Chiang Rai) and were destined for storage in Phrae and Ayutthaya before distribution across Bangkok and southern provinces.
The arrested individuals are part of a Hmong drug trafficking network based in Chiang Rai, known for receiving drugs from a neighboring country and using trucks for transport.
Authorities confiscated assets worth 32 million baht, including land, vehicles, and cash, from the gang, who admitted to successfully transporting over 10 million pills in previous shipments since October.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.