Chiang Mai Native Crowned Miss Thailand 2024
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Chiang Mai native Panida Khueanjinda has been crowned Miss Thailand 2024, emerging victorious among 34 contestants in the competition held at MCC Hall, The Mall Ngamwongwan.
A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts...
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 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...
Body of Belgian-Thai man who had gone missing in Chiang Mai canal found
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The body of a Thai-Belgian tourist who had gone missing while rafting in Mae Taeng district, Chiang Mai, was eventually found yesterday, July 24th, after a three-day constant search.
The body of Nicolas...
Russian man arrested after allegedly stealing from Thai tourists, stabbing National Park officers with...
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Russian national Cemnh Semin, 32, was arrested at Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Chiang Mai yesterday, September 27, after allegedly attempting to break into a tourist campground and steal their belongings.
National park officers...
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...
Thailand’s Famous Giant Panda Lin Hui Passes Away
Chiang Mai —
Lin Hui, Thailand's famous giant panda, sadly died this morning, April 19th, at Chiang Mai Zoo in northern Thailand, officials have confirmed.
The famous female panda just turned 21 years old a few...
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...
Bangkok named No. 1 city in Southeast Asia; Phuket No. 1 island in inaugural...
Chiang Mai also in top 10 list of best cities at No. 6; Ko Samui and Ko Phi Phi among top 10 best islands at No. 2 and No. 9, respectively.
Bangkok, 3 July, 2022...
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...