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...
Local Thai police arrest 5 Myanmar journalists and associates who fled military crackdown in...
Chiang Mai -
Five Myanmar senior journalists and activists were captured in the San Sai district of Chiang Mai province on Sunday, May 9th, for illegal entry and face possible deportation after fleeing the military crackdown in Myanmar.
According...
Chiang Mai Airport Plans Expansion to Boost Passenger Capacity
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT)Â - Chiang Mai Airport is preparing to unveil its development plan to boost airport capacity and receive more flights domestically and internationally.
Chiang Mai Airport Director Vijit Kaewsaitiam stated that the airport will...
Chiang Mai University Introduces Electric Songthaew Pilot Project: Plans to Remodify 100 Red Taxis...
Chiang Mai—
On January 24th, 2024, Thai national media reported an introduction to a pilot project, a 100% electric songthaew or truck taxi, in the development of Chiang Mai University.
Asst. Prof. Anucha Promwungkwa, Ph.D., the...
Five districts in Chiang Mai allow alcohol sales and drinks in qualified restaurants
Chiang Mai, Thailand –
The Chiang Mai Governor has released new orders through their Public Relations Facebook page yesterday afternoon (December 4th). Alcohol sales and drinks will be allowed in five tourism model districts in...
Chiang Mai Tourism Seeks Action Against Seasonal Smog
PRESS RELEASE:
Chiang Mai’s tourism leaders are calling for urgent government action to address the city’s hazardous smog problem as the peak season approaches. The group is advocating for the expedited passage of the Clean...
Pheu Thai MP Questions Pita Limjaroenrat’s Motives in Chiang Mai Visit During Thaksin’s Return
National—
On March 16th, 2024, Mr. Anusorn Iamsa-ard, a Pheu Thai list MP, questioned the case of Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party (MFP)'s chief adviser, in traveling to Chiang Mai to inspect...