Super Typhoon Yagi Triggers Severe Flooding in Northern Thailand
North —
On September 10th, 2024, Thai national media reported heavy rains triggered by Super Typhoon Yagi causing severe flooding in several northern provinces.Â
In Chiang Rai, continuous downpours from September 9th-10th rapidly raised water levels...
Chiang Mai Governor Reports Three Dead in Mae Ai Landslides
Chiang Mai —
On September 11th, 2024, Mr. Nirat Pongsitthavorn, the Governor of Chiang Mai, reported that continuous heavy rainfall in northern Thailand has triggered flash floods, landslides, and mudslides, resulting in three deaths.Â
In Don...
Former Thai PM Thaksin Visits Flood-Hit Chiang Rai, Calls for Comprehensive Water Management Solutions
Chiang Rai —
On August 27th, 2024, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra visited flood victims at the Emergency Response Command Center in Thoeng District, Chiang Rai.
According to Thai national media, Thaksin met with locals who...
Thai PM Paetongtarn Distributes Aid in Flooded Nan Province, Urges Swift Recovery Efforts
Nan —
At 2:10 PM on August 24th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and relevant agencies visited flood-hit areas in Phu Phiang District, Nan Province.
According to Thai national media, Paetongtarn personally handed out...
Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai Oversees Flood Relief Efforts in Northern Thailand
National —
On August 23rd, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, acting on behalf of the Prime Minister, oversaw relief efforts for those affected by severe flooding in northern Thailand.
Thai national media reported that...
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Expresses Concern Over Northern Floods
National —
At 11:28 AM on August 22nd, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed concern over the ongoing floods in northern provinces, particularly in Nan, Chiang Rai, and Phayao.
Although she has not officially...
Thai Narcotics Officers Seize 400 Kilograms of Methamphetamine at Mukdahan City Hall
Mukdahan —
At 8:05 PM on July 31st, 2024, Thai narcotic suppression officers intercepted four individuals allegedly attempting to smuggle 400 kilograms of methamphetamine at Mukdahan City Hall, intended for transport to central Thailand.
According to...
Thai Authorities Nab Two Suspects with Six Million Meth Pills in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai —
On July 31st, 2024, the Northern Border Drug Suppression units announced a major success following the implementation of enhanced drug interception measures along the borders of Chiang Rai and Phayao, seizing six...
Mae Hong Son Governor Responds to Foreign Tourists’ Indecent Behavior in Pai Resort
Mae Hong Son —
On July 15th, 2024, Mae Hong Son Governor Chucheep Phongchai addressed an incident involving a foreign tourist couple engaging in indecent behavior after tubing and consuming alcohol at a resort in...
Tourists in Chiang Mai Rescued from Raging River by Elephant Mahout Team
Chiang Mai —
A group of tourists were stranded in the middle of a raging river after their raft capsized in Chiang Mai province on June 28th, 2024. Fortunately, they were rescued just in time...