Chiang Rai News
Chinese Ship Sheng Tai 11 Attacked on Mekong
Unidentified attackers fired on a Chinese cargo boat on its way from Thailand to China
CHIANGRAI TIMES – A Chinese commercial vessel was attacked on Saturday by unidentified gunmen in the Mekong River’s deadly Golden Triangle region, known for its criminal activity.
The merchant boat Shengtai 11 was shot at by firearms from the Laotian side as it was returning from Chiang Saen Port in Thailand to Guanlei Port in Xishuangbanna of Southwest China’s Yunnan province at about 7:10 pm on Saturday, a police officer from the Yunnan provincial border defense corps, who did not want to be identified, told China Daily on Sunday.
The attacked boat, which was carrying timber, immediately sought help after the gunfire, he said.
Laotian police went to the scene by land to find the suspects while a Chinese vessel containing about 200 police officers from both China and Laos was sent to the spot to deal with the case, according to the insider.
“The ship was stopped at a safe place 2 kilometers away from the scene when the rescuers arrived early Sunday,” he said, adding that bullet holes could be seen on the windows, walls and doors of the vessel.
The five crewmembers on board were unhurt, he said.
Mekong River serves as a major trade route through several Southeast Asian countries (AFP/File, Frederic J. Brown)
“We saw bullets from the river bank shooting at us when we were driving the boat. Because it was evening, the bullets looked like fireballs,” Hu Tanyu, captain of Shengtai 11, told China Central Television (CCTV).
Hu then shut off the engine and lights, according to the CCTV report.
International transport on the Mekong River fully restarted after law enforcement agencies from China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand established a joint patrol on Dec 10 and cooperated to safeguard the safety of the river.
“Police in Laos are still searching for the gunmen,” said the unidentified police officer. “The river has been safer after the joint patrols, but in order to provide a thoroughly safe environment, we’ll increase the number of patrols in the future.”
However, Dai Peng, dean of the criminal investigation department of the Chinese People’s Public Security University, said he does not think increasing the frequency of patrols can solve such attacks once and for all.
The waterway along the Mekong River is always dangerous, so strengthening security in the four surrounding countries “may be the key to making the river safe,” Dai said.
“In addition, rescue operations for the attacked ships are likely to be delayed because the number of cargo vessels is much higher than the number of ships used for patrol,” he added.
Thirteen Chinese sailors aboard two cargo ships were shot dead by a group of gunmen on Oct 5 on a section of the Mekong River that forms the border of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, while four Chinese cargo vessels and a Myanmar patrol boat were attacked on Jan 4 at Wan Pung Port in Myanmar.
Chinese police conclude 2nd joint patrol along Mekong River
Chinese police on Monday concluded the second joint patrol along the Mekong River with their counterparts from Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, according to an official news release.
The patrol was aimed at maintaining security along the river, a major regional transportation route shared by China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
The joint patrol fleet arrived at Guanlei Port, located in Xishuangbanna prefecture in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, on Monday afternoon, accompanying a Chinese commercial vessel which was attacked by gunmen.
The vessel, Shengtai-11, was attacked by unidentified gunmen Saturday evening on the Mekong River in Laos. None of its crew were injured.
According to the news release, Chinese and Laotian police arrived on the scene and handled the crisis.
Moreover, patrol forces have acquired more experience in fleet sailing, early warning mechanisms, and coordinated fight plans, paving the way for future patrol missions along the Mekong river.
Official statistics show that Guanlei Port recorded more than 4,400 personnel exits and entries, as well as more than 13,400 metric tons of imported and exported cargo, between Dec 10 and Jan 13.
International transport on the Mekong River fully resumed after the four nations’ law enforcement agencies conducted a joint patrol on Dec 10 and stepped up cooperation to ensure the safety of the river.
Passenger services on the river were suspended for four months after tourists were robbed in the river’s “Golden Triangle” area in August. Shipping services were also halted after 13 Chinese sailors on two cargo ships were killed in the area on October 5.
Zhang Yan in Beijing and Guo Anfei in Yunnan contributed to this story.
China Daily
Police in Wiang Kaen District of Chiang Rai Province have arrested a 50 year old man after the threatened to rape a 20 year-old woman and the proceeded to murder her 2 and half month old baby.
Police with doctors from Wiang Kaen Hospital and the Chao Luang Wiang Kaen Welfare Association were summoned to the scene of the incident to a 2-story cement house, Village No. 2, Tha Kham Subdistrict, Wiang Kaen District of Chiang Rai
On arrival they found Ms. Chanikarn, age 20, in a state of distress crying uncontrollably beside her 2 and a half month baby girl (Linlada) that was dead on the floor.
After calming Ms. Chanikarn, the child’s mother, said that at approximately 2:30 p.m she was out to collect diapers that had been dried in front of the house, while her 2 and a half month old daughter was sleep on the ground floor of the house.
She said she was suddenly approached by a Mr. Lee, about 40 years old, who lived on the opposite side of the road. He came towards her and grabbed her arm and threatened her saying if she didn’t sleeping with him he will go and kill his daughter.
Miss Chanikan refused and ran away, then Mr. Lee then walked into the house and grabbed Ms. Linlada’s leg, smashing the child’s head against the cement floor of the house. The infant died immediately.
Mr. Lee then just walked away and returned to his own home, leaving Miss Chanikan and her dead baby.
When police went to Mr. Lee’s home he immediately confessed killing the infant and was taken to Wiang Kaen Police Station for further questioning. Under caution he told police that he was sexually attracted to Miss Chanikan‘s and when her husband leave for work he took the opportunity to approach her.
He said when he saw her husband leave he crossed that road and found Miss Chanikan in the yard alone, he then threatened her to sleep with him, saying he would kill her child if she didn’t have sex with him. However when she refused he flew into a fit of rage walked into her home and murdered he baby. He said he was out of control with rage.
After killing the infant he walk across the street to his home and waited for the police to arrive. The police have charged him with premeditated murder and attempted rape. He is being held without bail at the local remand center.
Meanwhile, Miss Chanikan and her family were preparing a religious burial ceremony for the child.
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Machete Wielding Man Shot an Killed by Police in Chiang Rai
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CHIANG RAI: Prime Minister Settha Thavisin has authorized the establishment of an emergency cyber center operated by the Royal Thai Police to combat transnational crimes committed by call center gangs along the Thai border in Chiang Rai province.
On July 19, Prime Minister Settha Thavisin directed the Center to combat information technology crimes. The Royal Thai Police (Royal Thai Police) will crack down on call center gangs in Myanmar, Laos, and along the border.
His directive comes as call center gangs ratchet up their scams to defraud people of their money, causing concern among Thais and jeopardizing the country’s economic and social stability.
Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, Deputy Commander and Director of the Police Crime Suppression Division, Assigned Pol. Lt. Gen. Thatchai Pitanilabut, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Police/Deputy Director of the Police Crime Suppression Division, has launched the operation ‘Bombing the Thieves’ Bridge’ in collaboration with the CAT Office, G., mobile phone network operators AIS DTAC TRUE NT, and local security agencies to cut the mobile phone signal and WiFi internet that criminals illegally use to deceive Thai citizens.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Thatchai stated that they will begin pressing the first action of the ‘Explosion of Thieves’ Bridge’ in Chiang Rai Province toward the thieves’ base of operations in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.
The territory surrounding King Roman in Laos. King Roman is now a full-service entertainment destination with an airport that welcomes travelers from Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, he explained.
According to Pol. Lt. Gen. Thatchai, this operation will have no influence on honest people along the Thai border, and it will only target cyber criminals.
They will also increase the arrest and prosecution of unlawful service towers, such as SIM booths, which allow gangs register SIM cards to swindle the people. Dealing with criminal organizations of foreigners and Thais who band together to deceive and damage Thais.
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) suspended more than three million SIM cards on July 16 because the holders had not verified their identities with their mobile phone operators by the deadline, in accordance with the NBTC’s measures to combat alleged fraudsters’ mule accounts.
The names of the holders of 80 million mobile phone numbers used for mobile banking transactions did not match the names associated with the mobile banking accounts.
The NBTC would require mobile phone companies to authenticate SIM card holders and the names of their mobile banking accounts. The verification procedure is expected to be completed by the end of September this year.
In addition, the NBTC and Royal Thai Police have collaborated to combat illegal telecom towers throughout the country’s borders, disconnecting signals at 465 places, altering antenna direction at 470 towers, and dismantling antennas at 179 locations.
They are certain that the move will disrupt contact center gangs and other types of technology-based crime.
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Machete Wielding Man Shot an Killed by Police in Chiang Rai
https://www.chiangraitimes.com/chiangrai-news/machete-wielding-man-shot-an-killed-by-police-in-chiang-rai/
Police in Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, shot and killed a 28-year-old man who allegedly attacked a police officer with a machete. The officer was slashed in the right leg with the machete.
According to police, the culprit, known only as Mr. Toon, had been harassing local villagers in Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai, threatening them with a knife and using violet insults.
The village headman arrived on the scene to try to calm Mr. Toon, but he was shouting hysterically and taking swipes at him with the machete, so he contacted the police.
When the responding officer arrived at the site about 9 p.m., he attempted to calm the man, but he instead assaulted the officer, slashing his right leg with the machete. In self-defense, the cop had to fire his gun at Mr. Toon, striking him in the chest.
Mr. Toon and the policeman were taken to Mae Chan Hospital, where Mr. Toon died of a gunshot wound. Pol Sgt. Sutthikiat Phanomphraisakul was released from the hospital after receiving numerous stitches for his injuries.
Local police received a tip around 9.30 p.m. yesterday that a guy was causing mayhem in the village. When authorities arrived, they discovered 28-year-old Toon strolling along a public road, holding a large knife and threatening people. Mae Chan district officials attempted to contain the incident.
During a search of Mr. Toon’s home, authorities discovered methamphetamine consumption equipment. Locals told authorities that the man was addicted to Yaba (Methamphetamine) and an alcoholic.
The authorities are conducting an inquiry to determine Toon’s motivations and whether any underlying issues contributed to his violent outburst.
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