CHIANG RAI — Eight people were arrested Thursday in Chiang Rai on suspicion of running a scheme that illegally issued Thai identity cards to foreigners, including Chinese and Myanmar nationals, allegedly enabling scammers, drug traffickers and money‑launderers, police said.
Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Samran Nuanma said police, administrative officials and representatives from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Office of the Public Sector Anti‑Corruption Commission (PACC) made the arrests during raids at six locations in Wiang Chiang Rung, Mueang, Doi Luang and Wiang Kaen districts.
