-
Recently Browsing 0 members
- No registered users viewing this page.
-
Topics
-
-
Popular Contributors
-
Latest posts...
-
70
Flights: Chiang Mai to London
That's interesting, Nick. I will look into that. -
13
Crime Brawl Between Foreign Tourists Erupts in Central Pattaya, Three Injured
Most likely Brits then -
19
-
1
Ladyboy Brawl Sparks Image Concerns in Phuket
Put a boxing ring near the beach. Daily ladyboy fights. Winner gets 5,000 baht. Charge 200 baht entry. -
19
Barron ain't American
C'mon. Admit it... It's entertaining to watch their lefty heads explode. Figuratively, of course. Some of my best friends are lefties, and I love them anyway. They're not evil. Just brainwashed by the MSM. -
16
Community Gunfire Crosses into Thailand as Lao Military Base Attacked Near Chiang Rai Border
UPDATE Suspected Drug Traffickers Clash with Lao Soldiers Near Thai Border – Two Killed Pictures courtesy of Matichon. At least two Lao soldiers, including a senior officer, have been killed in a fierce armed clash with an unidentified group, believed to be drug traffickers, near the Phu Pha Mon military camp in Bokeo Province, opposite Wiang Kaen district in Chiang Rai. The incident took place over two days, 3–4 May, in Pak Tha district, a border area near the Mekong River between Bokeo and Xayaburi provinces. Lao military forces were engaged in heavy combat with an armed group suspected of being part of a large-scale drug trafficking operation attempting to transit through the region. Reports indicate that Lao authorities responded with reinforcements, including armoured vehicles and troop-transport helicopters. They were able to regain control of the area and reportedly detained several individuals from the armed group. However, there are no confirmed casualties among the traffickers. On the Thai side, the Pha Muang Task Force, including units from the 31st Ranger Regiment and Chao Tak Task Force, has been placed on high alert. This comes after a bullet from the clash landed in Ban Romfah Phamon, Moo 15, Por subdistrict, damaging a roof but causing no injuries. Thai authorities have issued a formal warning to their Lao counterparts in Bokeo regarding the cross-border danger. Security in the area remains tight, with ongoing surveillance and troop deployments. Sources suggest that the clash began when the armed group encountered Lao military patrols while moving through the Pak Tha area, attempting to bypass Thai border defences. The route is known as a corridor frequently exploited by transnational narcotics networks. This is the most serious armed confrontation in the region for some time, raising new concerns about the increasing militarisation of drug trafficking operations along the Thai-Lao border. Further developments are awaited as authorities continue their investigation and efforts to secure the area. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-05.
-
-
Popular in The Pub
-
.thumb.jpeg.d2d19a66404642fd9ff62d6262fd153e.jpeg)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now