Chiang Mai Tourism Recovering More Slowly Than Expected Say Local Officials
Chiang Mai—
On January 3rd, 2024, Mr. Worapong Muchaotai, an official from the Chiang Mai Office of Social Enterprise Promotion (Visit Chiang Mai), publicly revealed 2023 statistics of foreign tourists traveling to Chiang Mai airport...
Chiang Mai Launches New Bus Line for Enhanced Public Transport and Sustainable Tourism
Chiang Mai—
On December 29th, 2023, Mr. Thotsapon Puanudom, the Deputy Governor of Chiang Mai Province, officially initiated a new bus line in Chiang Mai by Regional Transit Corporation (RTC) Co Ltd., to enhance the...
Wat Arun Chosen as CNN International’s Live Broadcast Site for Thailand’s New Year Celebrations
National—
On December 28th, 2023, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officials publicly stated that CNN International, an American news channel, chose Wat Arun, Bangkok, as a live broadcast location to represent Thai identity under the...
Chiang Mai Venue Busted for Serving Minors
Chiang Mai—
At 11:30 PM, on December 22nd, 2023, Chang Phueak police officers received a report from an anonymous source regarding an entertainment venue on Huai Kaew Road providing services to minors under the age...
Thai Authorities Announce Massive Drug Bust, Fifteen Alleged Drug Smugglers Killed in Northern Thailand...
National—
On December 21st, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the assistant national police chief, publicly revealed the results of the eradication of drug networks in the northern border of Thailand, Chiang Mai and Chiang...
Ghanaian Tourist DUI Crash: Fatal Accident in Chiang Mai on First Day of Extended...
Chiang Mai—
At 3:55 AM, on December 16th, 2023, Mueang Chiang Mai police received a car accident report of a Ghanaian tourist driving a sedan colliding with construction workers in the old town of Mueang...
Thai Police Address Arrest of Abbot for Alleged Sexual Harassment of Novice Monks and...
Chiang Mai—
On December 8th, 2023, Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakparn, the Deputy National Police Chief, held a press conference on the arrest of an abbot who allegedly sexually harrassed novice monks and orphans at a...
Thai Clean Air Advocate Doctor Succumbs to Cancer at 29
PRESS RELEASE:
Dr Krittai Tanasombatkul, a 29-year-old social media sensation physician from Chiang Mai province, passed away on Tuesday (Dec 5) after battling lung cancer. His father announced his passing on social media, accompanied by...
Thai Prime Minister Participates at Loi Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai—
On November 28th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, and Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, participated in the Loi Krathong festival in Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang...
Chiang Mai’s Lantern Festival Prepares for Spectacular Lantern Displays; Flight Changes Announced
Chiang Mai—
On November 23rd, 2023, Mr. Wisut Khamyod, the Deputy Director of the Chiang Mai International Airport, revealed to Thai national media regarding about the upcoming Loy Krathong or Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai...