CHIANG MAI, Feb 14 (TNA) – Chiang Mai’s Muang district has been shrouded in toxic haze as the city was ranked third on Iqair’s list of most polluted city in the world on Tuesday morning. The levels of ultra fine particulate matter PM 2.5 rose to 63-66 microgrammes per cubic metre in Sri Phum and […]
CHIANG MAI, Feb 2 (TNA) – Soldiers seized 19 rucksacks after a clash with drug smugglers in the forest in the northern province of Chiang Mai. An army patrol near the Thai-Myanmar border in Chiang Dao district spotted about 20 men, carrying sacks from the Myanmar side. They sent those men a signal to stop […]
Seven people have sustained injuries after a minivan which was carrying Chinese tourists crashed into a power pole in the Doi Saket district. The Sawang Samret Rescue Foundation were notified of the accident at 9:30 A.M. on Monday (January 30th) at a curve on the Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai Road in Baan Pang Fan […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Prime Minister has said he was pleased to hear that Chiang Mai was named Southeast Asia’s safest city by database platform Numbeo, which ranked the city 32nd safest among the 416 cities that made its list. Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha was satisfied with the rankings […]
Residents living near the Chang Phuak Gate in the Chiang Mai city wall have expressed growing concern about the lack of restoration work despite a collapse four months ago. Community members near the fallen section of the historic wall told reporters on Saturday that they were worried further deterioration would occur. Full story: Bangkok Post […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Debt has become a major problem for many Thais, especially in the aftermath of the global pandemic. The government has marked 2022 as the “year for household debt resolution” with four expos held throughout the year. The latest of these expo recently concluded in Chiang Mai province. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith inaugurated […]
CHIANG MAI, Dec 8 (TNA) – Soldiers and drug smugglers exchanged gunfire near the Thai-Myanmar border and the Doi Ang Khang mountain in Fang district and 15 suspects were found dead later. There were two exchanges of gunfire yesterday evening after paramilitary rangers and solders from the Pha Muang Task Force spotted about 30 men […]
Thailand is preparing to host an international conference on AIDS, between December 13th and 16th in Chiang Mai. Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, director-general of the Diseases Control Department, said today (Wednesday) that the 51st UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board Meeting will focus on three main topics. Full story: thaipbsworld.com By Thai PBS World
