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Water Project Eases Lives of Chiang Rai Lisu Hill-Tribe Villagers

The construction was jointly organised by Boon Rawd Brewery’s Singha Asa volunteers group, the Phraya Bhirom Bhakdi Foundation and Mae Fah Luang University.

CHIANG RAI – The pipeline system constructed at the Dusit Technical Border Patrol Police School in Tambon Huai Chom Phu has been welcomed as an aid in times of water shortage, a major problem that the residents and students have endured for years.

There are smiles on the faces of Lisu hill-tribe people in Chiang Rai’s Muang district, when mentioning the newly installed water pipeline distribution system from the local mountain, were not just expressions of happiness, but also of great relief from past hardship.

Lisu villager Itsama Tamee told The Nation that she was happy that they would no longer need to walk 10 kilometers to access water.

“From now on, I can be sure that I will have more than enough water to use in my household and for my farming,” she said, commenting about the system that replaced the old, unreliable and poorer-built tap-water system.

Many locals, including the schoolchildren, expressed similar opinions about how the project would benefit the community, such as by functioning as a more efficient and sustainable water-supply network for agriculture and livestock.

The construction was jointly organized by Boon Rawd Brewery’s Singha Asa volunteers group, the Phraya Bhirom Bhakdi Foundation and Mae Fah Luang University.

Besides the Dusit Technical Border Patrol Police School, the project will also soon equip another 17 remote schools under the Border Patrol Police’s care with pipeline distribution systems.

These 18 Chiang Rai schools are all part of the HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn-initiated rural children and youth development project, which also includes activities like growing vegetables and raising animals for school lunches.

Construction of the new water system at Huai Chom Phu took three days to complete at the end of last month and was partaken in by over 50 volunteers, most of them Mae Fah Luang University students.

In order to create a shorter path for water from the high mountain to the school and village below, the volunteers diligently lined up and installed the PVC pipes, while also crosschecking for any flaws in the pipework.

A Mae Fah Luang student from Greece, Stella Gkovesi, said she was excited about taking part in this volunteer activity.

“I’m really happy to help bring water to the school and village people who had endured difficulties in life. I think it’s a good experience to do this, and I believe that people with more privilege should be helping other people who are deprived of some basic needs.”

Stella Gkovesi added that, although she did not get to talk much with the villagers due to the language barrier, she could feel the gentle kindness of the local people.

“They have been helpful and made us feel welcome in many ways, such as providing us with delicious dishes,” she said.

“This camp has made me enthusiastic to participate in other volunteer activities. There is another project to build a school soon, next January, so I hope that I can join it. For those who are interested in joining volunteer camps, I urge you not to hesitate.

“Not only does it reward you with unforgettable experiences, but it also gives you pride and a better attitude towards working with others from different backgrounds,” she explained.

Another Mae Fah Luang student, Paveesuda Tasingkum, said: “I usually like to do outdoor activities to balance my life in a relaxing and energising way. Partaking in the Singha camp is no exception. I think it is necessary for people who are more privileged in their lives to assist those are in need and crying out for help.”

“The most challenging part during this camp is the process of digging in hard ground to lay down pipeline, but with the help of these kind-hearted villagers, such difficulty has been made a lot easier,” she said, adding that the camp was one of the best experiences of her life.

By Kantamanee Bai-ngern, Sirin Sampaothip

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Chiang Rai Man Kills Woman’s Infant Daughter When She Refuses His Sexual Advances

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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Police in Chiang Rai Launch Crackdown on Cyber Criminals in Golden Triangle

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. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, Deputy Commander and Director of the Police Crime Suppression Division

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.

Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, Deputy Commander and Director of the Police Crime Suppression Division

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

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.