Chiang Rai News
Missing Malaysian Woman, 22 Tracked to Chiang Rai Myanmar Border
Officials in Chiang Rai say CCTV footage shows a missing 22-year-old Malaysian woman travelled to the Myanmar border in Mae Sai before her frightened family lost communication with her. According to sources, Chong Sum Yee nicknamed Angie stayed at a hotel near the Mae Sai border gate on May 29.
The next day, she rode a motorbike to the border at Mae Sai’s tambon Koh Chang, where the Ruak River delineates the border with Myanmar’s Tachilek township on the opposite side.
The young woman was captured on CCTV surveillance video lounging in the hotel foyer. A cheerful white-clad woman greeted her, and they both went out of the hotel. She was seen riding pillion on a motorbike towards the border Thailand-Myanmar border.
Officials apprehended the motorcycle driver, who claimed Angie had paid her 500 baht to take her to the border in tambon Ko Chang. She had no idea whether the Malaysian woman had crossed over to Myanmar.
At the border in tambon Ko Chang, the signal from the missing woman’s phone vanished. Thai officials believe she entered Myanmar through an unauthorized border crossing point.
Thai immigration officials have requested their Myanmar counterparts to hunt for the missing woman. Thailand’s Immigration in Mae Sai said they were waiting for her family to file an official complaint.
Ms. Caiyun, the missing woman’s mother, has arrived in Thailand from Kuala Lumpur. She was in the Mae Sai district on Wednesday and filed a missing person report with the local tourist police and Immigration.
She stated that her family owned a cosmetics company. After her daughter arrived in Chiang Rai, she lost communication with Angie. She was worried that her daughter had been enticed to cross the border into Myanmar.
She told authorities that there was a message on her daughter’s LINE chat account encouraging her not to worry. Ms. Caiyun was skeptical that her daughter sent that message because she hadn’t heard from her since.
Ms. Caiyun remained in Mae Sai with her interpreter, awaiting news about her daughter.
Chinese Gangs in Myanmar’s Shan State
Shan State is a region located in Myanmar (Burma), and it has been known to have issues related to the presence of various armed groups, including ethnic militias, rebel groups, and drug trafficking organizations. Chinese criminal gangs are among the entities that have been reported to operate in the region. It is important to note that the situation in Shan State is complex and constantly evolving, and the information provided here may not capture all the recent developments.
Chinese criminal gangs, often referred to as “triads,” have been involved in various illegal activities, including drug trafficking, human smuggling, extortion, and money laundering. These gangs are known for their hierarchical structure, secretive nature, and involvement in organized crime. They typically operate in different parts of the world, and their presence in Shan State can be linked to the region’s proximity to China’s southwestern border.
The exact extent of Chinese gang activity in Shan State is challenging to ascertain due to the illicit nature of their operations. However, there have been reports of Chinese criminal syndicates collaborating with local armed groups and militias to facilitate drug trafficking and other illegal activities. The border area between China’s Yunnan Province and Shan State has been particularly susceptible to such criminal activities due to its geographical features and the porous nature of the border.
The involvement of Chinese criminal gangs in Shan State has had serious consequences for the region, including increased drug production and trafficking, violence, and instability. The production and trafficking of drugs, such as methamphetamine (commonly known as meth) and heroin, have been major concerns, with Shan State being a significant source of these illicit substances.
Efforts to address the issue of Chinese criminal gangs in Shan State have been challenging due to the region’s complex political dynamics, ongoing conflicts, and limited government control. Additionally, the involvement of various armed groups in the drug trade complicates the situation further.
It’s important to keep in mind that the situation in Shan State is highly fluid, and the dynamics of criminal activity can change over time. Therefore, staying updated on the latest news and reports from reliable sources is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the issue.
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
https://www.chiangraitimes.com/chiangrai-news/machete-wielding-man-shot-an-killed-by-police-in-chiang-rai/
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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