Fire Breaks Out in Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai; Local Authorities Work to Contain Blaze
Chiang Mai—
At 9:10 PM, on April 17th, 2024, Chiang Mai local media reported a fire incident in Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai. Locals could witness the violent fires in the old town.
According to Chiang Mai...
Chiang Mai Bustling with Excitement as Locals and Tourists Engage in Songkran Water Fights
PRESS RELEASE:
Chiang Mai province is bustling with excitement as locals and tourists alike engage in spirited water fights to celebrate Songkran amid scorching temperatures reaching 40 °C. The streets of Chiang Mai Old Town,...
Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul Inspects Chiang Mai Amid Wildfire and PM 2.5 Concerns
Chiang Mai—
On April 9th, 2024, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, stated to the public regarding Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s inspection in Chiang Mai province to...
Chiangmai Launches Clean-Air Initiatives Amid Pollution Crisis
PRESS RELEASE:
Chiang Mai is combating the escalating fine dust pollution issue by inaugurating clean-air facilities aimed at aiding residents impacted by the severe haze affecting the province and broader northern region.
Chiang Mai Governor Nirat...
Massive Drug Seizure in Northwest Thailand: Over 13 Million Meth Pills Seized in One...
National—
On April 4th, 2024, Pha Mueang military patrol officers and relevant agencies received a report from an anonymous source of a massive lot of drug smuggling along the Mekong River, Thai-Lao PDR border, in...
Chiang Mai Hotel Bookings at 30% as Air Pollution Concerns Loom; Hopes for Songkran...
Chiang Mai—
On March 27th, 2024, Mrs. La-iad Bungsrithong, the Northern Thai Hotels Association advisor, publicly revealed that the statistics of hotel bookings in Chiang Mai were only 30% full compared to the start of...
Chiang Mai Listed Where Couple Can Retire for US$1,500/month
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A new survey from International Living stated that Chiang Mai is one of 13 budget-friendly places where couples can retire abroad and live on as little as US$1,500/month. The report describes Chiang Mai...
Thai Authorities Reveals That Illegal Immigrant Workers are Taking Over Thai Jobs in Tourist...
National—
On March 19th, 2024, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Director-General of the Department of Employment, publicly revealed a case of immigrant workers allegedly illegally taking over Thai people’s jobs in tourist attractions and commercial areas...
Former Professional Competitive Shooter Nabbed After Fatal Gunfire Incident in Chiang Mai That Leaves...
Chiang Mai—
At 11:40 PM, on March 15th, 2024, San Kamphaeng police officers received a fatal shooting report on the Pa Phai-Super Road, San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai, causing one casualty and one injury.
San Kamphaeng police...
Thai Deputy Minister of Agriculture Launches Royal Rainmaking Operation to Tackle Chiang Mai’s PM...
National—
On March 15th, 2024, Dr. Chaiya Promma, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, performed an inspection in Chiang Mai to tackle air pollution, PM 2.5, which was at concerning levels in the northern...