Phamuang Force seizes 6.4M meth pills after clash in Chiang Dao

Khaosod•Society•3d ago

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Phamuang Force seized approximately 6.49 million methamphetamine pills following a clash with a drug trafficking group in Chiang Mai province.

•Phamuang Force and Chaiyanupap Special Task Force intercepted a drug group of about 30 people on July 17, 2026.
•The encounter occurred in Ban Kae Noi, Mueang Na Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province.
•Authorities seized 30 sacks containing approximately 6,490,000 methamphetamine pills.
•The drug trafficking group escaped into the valley after a 5-minute firefight.

•Phamuang Force personnel began patrolling and checking for traces in the area since July 10.
•On July 17, 2026, at approximately 05:30, Phamuang Force and Chaiyanupap Special Task Force acted on intelligence regarding a large drug shipment via natural channels.
•A drug trafficking group of about 30 people was detected by the first surveillance team in a valley.
•The drug trafficking group opened fire on authorities after receiving a warning signal to be searched, leading to a 5-minute clash.
•Heavy rain and thick fog allowed the drug trafficking group to escape into the valley.
•Authorities recovered 30 sacks of methamphetamine totaling approximately 6,490,000 pills, including 19 sacks with blue '999' symbols.
•All Thai authorities were reported safe following the incident.
•Authorities are controlling the area and investigating to arrest the escaped drug trafficking group.

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Phamuang Force(กกล.ผาเมือง)

The military force that conducted the operation and seized the methamphetamine pills.

Chaiyanupap Special Task Force(หน่วยเฉพาะกิจไชยานุภาพ)

The task force that received intelligence and participated in the drug interception operation.

2nd Cavalry Troop(ร้อยทหารม้าที่ 2)

The unit that provided three operational teams for patrolling and checking the area.

Ban Kae Noi(บ้านแกน้อย)

The village area where the drug interception occurred.

Mueang Na Subdistrict(ตำบลเมืองนะ)

The subdistrict where the clash took place.

Chiang Dao District(อำเภอเชียงดาว)ℹ️

The district in Chiang Mai Province where the drugs were seized.

Chiang Mai Province(จังหวัดเชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The province where the natural border crossing and clash occurred.

Doi Fai Channel(ช่องทางดอยไฟ)

A border channel located approximately 5 kilometers from the area of the drug shipment.