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Suspect shot dead during drug bust in Chiang Dao

Suspect shot dead during drug bust in Chiang Dao

Thairath•Society•1h ago

Reader Briefing

Police killed a drug trafficking suspect in a shootout in Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai, leading Police General Samran Nuanma to visit the scene and encourage officers.

  • •A drug trafficking suspect was shot dead on the Arunothai-Chai Prakan route in Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai.
  • •The incident occurred on November 12, 2026, around 18:00.
  • •Police recovered a homemade short shotgun, 4 shells, 1,000 methamphetamine tablets, and one motorcycle.
  • •Police General Samran Nuanma visited the scene on November 13, 2026, to provide morale to the officers.

Overview

  • •Police in Na Wai Police Station received a tip from a secret informant regarding drug transport on the Arunothai-Chai Prakan route.
  • •Police Captain Chaisak Khueankhan led a force to establish a checkpoint on the Arunothai-Chai Prakan route on November 12, 2026.
  • •Around 18:00 on November 12, 2026, a man on a motorcycle attempted to flee the checkpoint and fled into a garden with a backpack.
  • •The suspect opened fire on police officers, leading officers to fire back one shot, resulting in the suspect's death at the scene.
  • •Police found one homemade short shotgun, 4 shotgun shells, 1,000 methamphetamine tablets, and one motorcycle at the scene.
  • •On November 13, 2026, Police General Samran Nuanma and other high-ranking officers inspected the incident site.
  • •Police General Samran Nuanma praised and encouraged Na Wai Police Station officers for their bravery and strength in suppressing drugs.
  • •Police General Samran Nuanma instructed officers to regularly review tactics and operational plans for efficiency and safety.

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Key Entities

Person

Police General Samran Nuanma(พล.ต.อ.สำราญ นวลมา)
The Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police who visited the scene to encourage officers.
Police Major General Siriwat Deepo(พล.ต.ต.ศิริวัฒน์ ดีพอ)
The spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police.
Police Lieutenant General Noppasin Poolsawad(พล.ต.ท.นพศิลป์ พูลสวัสดิ์)
The Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau.
Police Lieutenant General Prachya Prasansuk(พล.ต.ท.ปรัชญา ประสานสุข)
The Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5.
Police Major General Thawatchai Pongwiwattanchai(พล.ต.ต.ธวัชชัย พงษ์วิวัฒนชัย)
The Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5.
Police Major General Theerachai Chamnanmo(พล.ต.ต.ธีระชัย ชำนาญหมอ)
The Deputy Commissioner of the Police Forensic Science Office.
Police Major General Yuttana Kaenchan(พล.ต.ต.ยุทธนา แก่นจันทร์)
The Commander of Chiang Mai Provincial Police.
Police Major General Decho Sosuwannakul(พล.ต.ต.เดโช โสสุวรรณากุล)
The Commander of Immigration Division 5.
Police Captain Chaisak Khueankhan(ร.ต.อ.ไชยศักดิ์ เขื่อนขันธ์)
The Deputy Inspector of Prevention and Suppression at Na Wai Police Station who led the checkpoint team.

Organization

Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)ℹ️
The national police force of Thailand.
Immigration Bureau(สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง)
The agency responsible for immigration control.
Provincial Police Region 5(ตำรวจภูธรภาค 5)
The regional police administration for the upper northern area.
Police Forensic Science Office(สำนักงานพิสูจน์หลักฐานตำรวจ)
The police agency responsible for forensic evidence.
Chiang Mai Provincial Police(ตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดเชียงใหม่)
The police authority for Chiang Mai province.
Immigration Division 5(ตรวจคนเข้าเมือง 5)
The immigration division responsible for the specific area.
Na Wai Police Station(สภ.นาหวาย)
The local police station in Chiang Dao district where the arrest team operated.

Place

Chiang Dao(เชียงดาว)
The district in Chiang Mai province where the incident occurred.
Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️
The province where the incident occurred.
Arunothai-Chai Prakan Route(เส้นทางอรุโณทัย - ไชยปราการ)
The road location where the checkpoint was set and the shootout took place.