Police chase reckless farmer burning crops as drone detects wildfire risk
Published date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:11:58 +0700This is the dramatic moment police chased a reckless farmer who was caught burning crops as wildfires raged in northern Thailand.
Officers used a drone to track down Kwangfa Saethao, 59, as 'hot spots' were seen near woodland in Chiang Mai on April 18.
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Chiang Mai, Thailand |
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18/04/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP178052 |
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Duration: 01:48 |
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Rating: News safe |
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