Thailand video news | Chiang Mai Landslide Death Toll Rises to 6, 2 Still Missing, Foreign Driver Flees After Fatal Collision with Thai Woman in Phuket
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay covers a range of stories from across the country. In Chiang Mai, the death toll from a tragic landslide has risen to six, with rescue teams still searching for two missing individuals. Meanwhile, the Highways Department has launched an internal investigation following a massage parlour scandal involving a government official. In Taiwan, a Thai woman has been arrested for smuggling cannabis valued at 90 million baht. Back in Thailand, a monk has been arrested for allegedly hiring a hitman to assassinate an abbot. Lastly, authorities in Phuket are searching for a foreign driver who fled the scene after fatally striking a local woman.
Chiang Mai Landslide Death Toll Rises to 6, 2 Still Missing
In Chiang Mai, the death toll from a devastating landslide has tragically increased to six, with two people still missing. Rescue teams are tirelessly working to locate the missing as the community deals with the aftermath of this natural disaster.
Massage Parlour Scandal Sparks Highways Department Investigation
Thailand’s Highways Department is under scrutiny following a scandal involving a senior official caught during a massage parlour raid. An internal investigation has been launched to address potential misconduct within the department.
Thai Woman Arrested in Taiwan for 90 Million Baht Cannabis Haul
In international news, a Thai woman has been arrested in Taiwan for smuggling cannabis worth 90 million baht. The large bust is a significant setback for drug trafficking between the two countries, with authorities cracking down on similar operations.
Monk Arrested for Hiring Hitman in Abbot Assassination Plot
A monk in Thailand has been arrested for allegedly hiring a hitman to assassinate an abbot. The case has raised concerns about corruption within the religious sector, adding to a growing list of recent scandals.
Foreign Driver Flees After Fatal Collision with Thai Woman in Phuket
Lastly, in Phuket, a foreign pickup driver fled the scene after fatally hitting a local Thai woman. Authorities are conducting a manhunt and urge anyone with information to come forward.