Tag: Chiang Mai
Asian leaders adopt ‘Chiang Mai Declaration’ on water management
CHIANG MAI, May 21 – Participants in the second Asia-Pacific Water Summit adopted the Chiang Mai Declaration in this northern Thai province on Monday,...
PM brushed aside cabinet reshuffle rumor
BANGKOK, 15 May 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is ready to listen to certain group’s opposition to the THB530 billion flood prevention plans...
Road accidents claim 332 lives in first six of ‘Seven Dangerous...
BANGKOK, Jan 2 -Thailand's death toll from road accidents during the first six days of the "Seven Dangerous Days” of the New Year's...
More Chinese tourists expected following film craze
More Chinese tourists are expected to travel to Thailand after a Chinese comedy-adventure film shot in Thailand has become an instant hit among audience...
Ad hoc centre to handle cold spell’s impact set up in...
CHIANG MAI, Dec 9 – The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation department in the North set up an adhoc centre to handle possible impacts...
Chaing Mai sees lively Loy Krathong festival
CHIANG MAI, Nov 28 - The Loy Krathong festival in this northern province is distinctive due to Lanna northern-style lantern contests and other activities...
Thailand to host meeting on Mekong development
BANGKOK, 22 November 2012 – Thailand has been given the honor of hosting the International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Lancang-Mekong Sub-Region...
Tourism lively in Thailand’s north as winter sets in
NAN, Nov 14 – Winter tourism in Thailand’s northern province of Nan is doing well this year in terms of visitors and bookings, as...
Weather officials warn of heavy rain, possible floods in 20 provinces
LAMPANG, Sept 4 – Thailand’s Meteorological Department today warned that heavy rain is likely in various parts of upper Thailand and local residents...
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Pattaya firefighters safely remove wasp nest at local school
PATTAYA, Thailand – Firefighters from Pattaya City Fire Station (Jomtien area) carried out a wasp nest removal operation at a local school on June...
Pattaya draws the line on encroachment along iconic beachfront
PATTAYA, Thailand – Persistent issues involving the encroachment of public space, obstructed pedestrian access, and the improper use of beachfront areas have prompted Pattaya...
Pattaya officials take hands-on approach to beachfront parking and safety
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has launched a coordinated operation with multiple government agencies to regulate parking along Pattaya Beach, aiming to improve public...
Laotian man killed after lift plunges in abandoned Pattaya building
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Laotian man was killed in a tragic accident after a lift reportedly plunged and crushed him inside an abandoned six-storey...
Thai surgeons introduce needle-free device for complex cancer operations
BANGKOK, Thailand – The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, have introduced an advanced blood vessel...