Chiang Mai Tourist Police Respond to Controversy Over Sunbathing Tourists, Plan Educational Measures
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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...
Chiang Mai’s restaurant entrepreneurs urge Thai government to allow dine-in alcohol sales and drinking
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Business sectors in Chiang Mai urge the government to allow alcohol sales as the country reopens to foreign tourists, stating that prohibiting drinking in the province is not profitable for local entrepreneurs.
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Thai Deputy Prime Minister Warns Entertainment Venues that Extended Hours Do Not Cover Alcohol...
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At 2:30 PM, on November 4th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, stated to Thai national media about a recent announcement on nighttime service hours to 4 AM in entertainment districts...
Former PM Somchai Wongsawat Hosts Lavish Welcome Party for Thaksin Shinawatra’s Return to Chiang...
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On March 15th, 2024, Thai national media reported that Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, the former Thai Prime Minister in 2008, hosted a welcome party for Thaksin Shinawatra at the Green Valley Village, Mae Rim, Chiang...
Thai “Khao Soi” ranked as world’s best soup by TasteAtlas
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A northern Thai soup called "Khao Soi" topped the list of 50 world's best soups listed by TasteAtlas.com with 4.9 points out of 5.
Khao Soi is an indigenous dish in Thailand and is...
Thai Authorities Announce Massive Drug Bust, Fifteen Alleged Drug Smugglers Killed in Northern Thailand...
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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...
Chiang Mai Bustling with Excitement as Locals and Tourists Engage in Songkran Water Fights
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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,...
Wanted US fugitive suspect arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly killing and dumping his...
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A wanted American fugitive suspect was arrested this afternoon, May 6th, in Chiang Mai for allegedly killing his Thai two-month pregnant wife and brutally dumping her in an abandoned field in a...
Chiang Mai Reports Two New Monkeypox Cases
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Public health officials recently reported two new cases of monkeypox (mpox) in Chiang Mai province, while also expressing concern about a spike in dengue fever cases this year.
Songyot Khamchai, head of the communicable...
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...