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Drug Courier Killed in Shootout with Police in Chiang Dao

Police in Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai, shot and killed a drug courier who opened fire during a checkpoint stop. Officers seized a homemade shotgun, ammunition, and 1,000 methamphetamine pills. The national police chief visited the scene and commended the officers for their bravery.

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A drug courier opened fire on police during a checkpoint interception on the Arunothai-Chai Prakarn route in Chiang Dao district, Chiang Mai. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect. The national police chief visited the scene to commend the officers.

On November 13, 2026, Pol. Lt. Gen. Sirawat Deepo, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, revealed that at 22:30 the previous night, Pol. Gen. Samran Nualma, the national police chief, along with senior commanders including Pol. Lt. Gen. Noppasil Poolsawat, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panya Prasansuk, Pol. Col. Thawatchai Pongwiwattanchai, Pol. Col. Sirawat Deepo, Pol. Col. Thirawat Chamnanmo, Pol. Col. Yuthana Kaenjan, and Pol. Col. Decho Srisuwannakul, inspected the site of a clash between police and drug traffickers on the Arunothai-Chai Prakarn route.

The incident originated around 16:00 the previous day when undercover officers received a tip that drugs would be transported via the Arunothai-Chai Prakarn route. Lt. Col. Chaisak Khuenkhan, deputy superintendent of Na Wai Police Station, led a team to set up a checkpoint.

Around 18:00, a man on a motorcycle approached the checkpoint, then turned and fled. Police pursued; the man abandoned his bike and ran into a plantation carrying a backpack. He then drew a gun and fired at officers, who returned fire with one shot, killing him at the scene.

A search recovered a homemade shotgun, four shotgun shells, 1,000 methamphetamine tablets, and the motorcycle.

The national police chief praised the Na Wai station officers for their bravery and resolve in intercepting and suppressing drug trafficking. He ordered continued training reviews and operational planning to ensure effective, safe duty performance for both the public and officers.

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