Tag: Chiang Mai
Made in der Black Forest by der Elves
Have you noticed the number of old Beetles on the roads these days, plus a fair smattering of Kombi wagons? I had previously...
Political activist gets 7 1/2 years jail for lese majeste
BANGKOK, Feb 28 – Thailand’s Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced 68-year-old Surachai Danwattananusorn to 15 years in jail for speeches judged to have...
Rainmaking operation kicks off to combat Chiang Mai haze
CHIANG MAI, Feb 27 – The Northern Royal Rainmaking Centre initiate its first operation to fight haze and drought in Thailand’s northern provinces...
Thailand, China agree joint working committee on high speed rail development
BANGKOK, Feb 24 – Thailand and China have agreed to establish a joint working committee to implement a high speed rail project after...
Chiang Mai Airport, the 4th best in the world
BANGKOK, 24 February 2012 - Chiang Mai International Airport has been named one of the top-5 airports in the world. Airports...
Little Known Lanna: Lost in Time in Phrae
The small town of Phrae, which sits on the banks of the Yom River about 200 kilometres east of Thailand’s northern capital of Chiang...
PM, ministers en route to Udon Thani for cabinet meeting
BANGKOK, Feb 21 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her ministers were heading to the northeastern province of Udon Thani Tuesday morning for...
Seasonal haze eases in northern provinces
LAMPANG, Feb 20 – The thick haze and smog covering Thailand’s northern provinces, particularly Lampang and Chiang Mai, on Monday improved dramatically owing...
Thailand contributes THB15 mil to help Myanmar become drug-free
BANGKOK, 19 February 2012 – In pursuit of the Drug-Free ASEAN 2015 goal, Thailand has allocated THB15 million to help Myanmar set up...
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Thai airports approve higher fees as travellers demand better services first
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Civil Aviation Board has approved a steep rise in passenger service charges for Thailand’s six major airports, increasing the international...
Thailand expands northern rail network with record-breaking elevated section
PATTAYA, Thailand – Say hello to Lopburi 2 Station, the latest addition to Thailand’s modern railway network! Officially opened on 5 December 2025, this...
Strong baht shows no signs of weakness, raising questions about Thailand’s economic reality
PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite frustration from long-term visitors, exporters, and tourism operators, the Thai baht continues to show no meaningful signs of weakening. Instead,...
Thailand expands Japan connectivity with three new direct routes as TAT targets one million...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has marked a new milestone in regional connectivity with the launch of three inaugural Japan–Bangkok...
Heavy rains pound the south while Pattaya faces light showers and cool mornings
PATTAYA, Thailand – While much of southern Thailand braces for heavy to very heavy rainfall, Pattaya is experiencing a mix of light showers, cool...