Phayao province
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Devotees flock to Phayao temple for lucky lottery numbers
Lottery enthusiasts eagerly flocked to Wat Champaram in Phayao province to seek lucky numbers from Taowessuwan, a revered deity. As the lottery draw approaches, devotees hope the numbers 453 and 71 bring fortune in the upcoming December 1 draw. Wat Champaram in Huai Kaeo, Phayao province was bustling with activity as people arrived with offerings of red flowers, incense, and…
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Heavy rainfall in Phayao triggers severe flooding
Heavy rainfall in Phayao has led to severe flooding, affecting over 400 households as flash floods swept through the area. Residents struggled to salvage their belongings, while local government officials rushed to assist. Continuous heavy rains battered Phayao for several days, resulting in flash floods that inundated multiple areas. Early in the morning, flash floods surged into Ban Kue Wiang,…
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Phayao: Neighbourhood dispute over cat leads to violent altercation
A neighbourhood dispute involving a cat led to a violent altercation in Phayao province, leaving a 60 year old man with severe injuries. The altercation took place yesterday, August 5, around 5pm at Ban Huai Krai, in the Thung Ruang Thong subdistrict, Chun district. Local police, rescue workers, and disaster prevention officers rushed to the scene. The injured man was…
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Froggy forecast: Rain brings ‘eung pao’ craze, hopping sales in Phayao
The onset of rain in Phayao province sparked a flurry of activity as the local delicacy, eung pao, better known as balloon frog, became available for a limited time, leading to bustling markets and a significant boost in income for local villagers. Selling for as much as 600 baht per kilogramme, these creatures are a source of culinary delight and…
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Thai police seize 10 million meth pills worth 300 million baht
A major drug trafficking operation was thwarted when Thai police in Thailand’s Region 1 arrested two suspects for smuggling an estimated 10 million methamphetamine pills, with a market value of around 300 million baht. The illicit haul was ingeniously concealed within a cement truck’s drum, highlighting the lengths to which drug syndicates will go to transport their contraband. The arrests…
