Chiang Mai Hotels Book Fast for Lunar Festival
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Hotel room bookings in Chiang Mai have surged, reaching 90% last month, with rates for the upcoming Chinese New Year already exceeding 60%. The Northern province continues to draw tourists, both Thai and...
Swiss Volunteer Loses Arm in Chiang Mai: Black Bear Attack Prompts Urgent Rescue and...
Chiang Mai—
On January 25th, 2024, Chiang Dao police officers received a report of a Swiss Wildlife Foundation volunteer who lost an arm while feeding a black bear in a pen in Chiang Dao, Chiang...
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...
Chiang Mai Court Ordered to Combat Surge in Harmful Haze
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A Chiang Mai court has issued a directive that requires the government to develop a comprehensive plan within the next 90 days to combat the annual surge in harmful haze impacting air quality...
Chiang Mai Tourist Police Respond to Controversy Over Sunbathing Tourists, Plan Educational Measures
Chiang Mai—
On January 16th, 2024, Chiang Mai tourist police interviewed two tourists who sunbathed in swimwear in the old temple area in Chiang Mai on January 14th, causing controversy among Thai social media regarding...
Controversial Bikini Sunbathing by Foreign Tourists Sparks Cultural Debate in Bangkok and Chiang Mai;...
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On January 15th, 2024, the Phra Nakhon District Office stated to the public regarding viral images of two foreign tourists in a bikini sunbathing at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, causing controversy on Thai social media.
The...
Foreign Tourists Sunbathing on Chiang Mai Temple Premises Spark Outrage Among Local Residents
Chiang Mai —
Concerns have been raised about the behavior of two foreign tourists at Wat Chiang Man, a revered Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, after they were observed sunbathing on the temple's premises on...
Thai Authorities Bust Multi-Million Baht Online Gambling Ring in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai—
On January 13th, 2024, the Thai Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) raided an online gambling website center operating at a luxury private villa in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai.
According to a report by the...
Prime Minister Confident in ‘Team Thailand’ in Developing Chiang Mai Tourism Scene
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed confidence in “Team Thailand” in developing the tourism potential of Chiang Mai province.
Efforts are being accelerated to develop transportation infrastructure, including upgrading the Chiang Mai International Airport,...
Prime Minister Reviews Progress of Electrified Two-Row Cars
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During his official visit to Chiang Mai, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin earlier today inspected the progress of the electric two-row vehicles, a pioneering initiative in the country's transportation sector.
A prototype vehicle has been...