Thai Rangers Clash with Drug Smugglers in Mae Ai, Seizing Nearly a Million Meth Pills
A fierce firefight erupted between Thai Rangers and a drug smuggling group attempting to cross the border into Thailand in Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai. Approximately one million meth pills were seized during the operation. The incident highlights Thailand's strict stance on drug trafficking and the ongoing security challenges in border regions.
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