Tag: Chiang Mai
Drunk driver who killed three cyclists given two years imprisonment
A woman who crashed her car into a group of cyclists killing three of them while under the influence of alcohol was sentenced to...
Summer storm topples trees, power poles
Several homes severely damaged A seasonal summer storm struck parts of Chiang Mai in the evening of May 17, 2016 at around 9 p.m....
Ministry of Education cracks down on truancy in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI - The Ministry of Education has led the crackdown on truancy in Chiang Mai province, culminating in the arrest of an internet...
Authorities seek to charge culprits behind Doi Suthep forest fire
CHIANG MAI – Doi Suthep-Pui National Park authorities have filed charges against people responsible for a fire that started in the area of Doi...
Wildfire at Doi Suthep national park in Chiang Mai
A huge wildfire broke out late yesterday evening at Khuncharngkien in the Doi Suthep-Pui national park in Chiang Mai, forcing several hundreds of park,...
Chiang Mai organizes Elders’ Day activities
CHIANG MAI – The northern province of Chiang Mai has hosted a National Elders' Day event to honor senior citizens. Governor of Chiang Mai...
Smog in Chiang Mai Province has exceeded normal levels for the...
CHIANG MAI - The smog situation in Chiang Mai Province has exceeded normal levels for the fourth consecutive day, prompting authorities to strictly monitor...
Gusty weather helps disperse smog in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI - The smog in Chiang Mai province has improved, following gusty weather conditions. Officials said that although the capital district of Chiang...
Drought dries up waterfalls in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI – Four waterfalls in the northern province of Chiang Mai has become parched amidst the prolonged drought crisis. This year’s drought crisis...
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Royal Thai Police orders nationwide review after Songkhla firearms incident
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has ordered a nationwide update of high-risk individual records and a review of tactical response procedures...
Thai Bankers’ Association credits policy coordination for Thailand’s stronger-than-expected 2025 growth
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RTN questions reports of Cambodian seizure, says vessel may no longer be Thai-owned
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Navy has issued a clarification after media reports claimed that Cambodian maritime patrol authorities seized a Thai fishing...