Chiang Rai News
New Safety Precautions Implemented at Tham Luang Cave in Chiang Rai
The Department of National Parks in Chiang Rai has announced that safety precautions will be implemented prior to the reopening of Tham Luang Cave in July. The Cave flooded in 2018, stranding 12 Wild Boars football players and their coach for 18 days before being rescued.
Atthaphon Charoenchansa, director-general of the Marine and Coastal Resources Department said his department is surveying the Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Rai province’s Mae Sai district. Vernon Unsworth, a British cave diver who participated in the rescue mission, will assist.
Mr. Atthaphon also announced the five-year anniversary of the Tham Luang Cave rescue.
He stated that Tham Luang cave has become a popular tourist site for international visitors, although the cave’s inside is vulnerable and difficult to navigate, which complicates sightseeing.
As a result, restrictions will be enforced on anyone who wish to explore the interior of Tham Luang Cave. Only the exhibition zone and the area in front of the cave are currently open to the public.
According to Mr. Atthaphon, the national park will enable access to the first cave chamber, which is about 150 meters long, in July. Each tour group is limited to 25 persons, and each tour will last 30 minutes.
He said park officials will only allow 400 tourists, into the cave chamber per day and only four groups of 15 people each can visit the second chamber per day. Cave enthusiasts must submit an admittance application at least one week in advance.
Only researchers and experts will be permitted to enter the third cave area,and they too must submit a letter to the parks department at least 30 days in advance.
Chiang Rai’s Tham Luang Cave
The Tham Luang Cave, also known as the Tham Luang Nang Non Cave, is a cave system located in the Doi Nang Non mountain range in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It gained international attention in 2018 when 12 young boys from a local soccer team, called the Wild Boars, and their coach became trapped inside the cave.
The incident occurred on June 23, 2018, when heavy rainfall caused the cave to flood, blocking the team’s exit. The boys, aged between 11 and 16, along with their 25-year-old coach, ventured into the cave after their soccer practice and were unable to escape due to rising water levels.
A massive search and rescue operation involving Thai authorities, international experts, and volunteers was launched to locate and rescue the trapped individuals. The rescue mission was challenging due to the complex cave network, narrow passages, and treacherous conditions caused by the flooding.
After days of searching, the team was found alive on July 2, about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the cave entrance. The rescue operation then shifted its focus to safely extracting the boys and their coach. The intricate rescue plan involved divers guiding each boy individually through submerged sections of the cave.
The operation captured global attention and involved hundreds of rescuers from various countries. It showcased international cooperation and the bravery of the rescue teams. On July 10, 2018, the final members of the soccer team and their coach were successfully rescued, bringing the nearly two-week ordeal to an end.
The Tham Luang Cave incident served as a reminder of the dangers associated with cave exploration, especially during the rainy season. Following the rescue, the Thai government took steps to improve safety measures and restrict access to the cave during periods of heavy rainfall to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Today, the Tham Luang Cave remains a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors who want to explore the cave system and learn about the remarkable rescue mission that took place there.
Chiang Rai Province in Thailand is home to several notable caves that are worth exploring. Here are a few popular caves in Chiang Rai:
1. Tham Luang Cave: Located in the Khun Nam Nang Non Forest Park, Tham Luang Cave gained international attention in 2018 when a youth soccer team and their coach were trapped inside the cave for over two weeks. It’s a large and complex cave system with impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations.
2. Chiang Dao Cave: Situated in the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, Chiang Dao Cave is one of the most famous caves in Northern Thailand. It stretches for several kilometers and features magnificent limestone formations, including stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is also home to a revered Buddhist shrine.
3. Phu Chi Fa Cave: Located near the border with Laos, Phu Chi Fa Cave offers a unique experience. The cave is situated on a steep limestone mountain and requires a moderate hike to reach. Inside, you’ll find impressive rock formations and a tranquil atmosphere.
4. Mae Sai Cave: Situated in Mae Sai District, near the Thai-Myanmar border, Mae Sai Cave is known for its religious significance. The cave features a large Buddha statue and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
5. Khun Korn Waterfall Cave: Found within the Doi Luang National Park, Khun Korn Waterfall Cave is a hidden gem. It offers a challenging trek to reach the cave, but the effort is rewarded with stunning views and a picturesque waterfall cascading into a cave chamber.
Please note that cave conditions can change, and it’s always advisable to check with local authorities or tour operators for the latest information and guidance before visiting any caves.
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
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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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