CHIANG MAI (NNT) – The Mae Klang Waterfall of Doi Inthanon National Park, a popular tourist attraction in Chiang Mai province, has been closed amid heavy downpours and flooding in the area. Park officials noted that several stores in Chom Thong had sustained major damage as floodwaters inundated the tourist district. Full story: National News […]
Chiang Mai’s ancient city wall, near the Chang Phuak Gate, partially collapsed due to heavy rain last night, prompting officials from the Fine Arts Department and Chiang Mai municipality to rush to assess the damage ahead of starting renovation work. Broken parts of the ancient wall, said to have been built during the reign of […]
CHIANG MAI: Chiang Mai Zoo has addressed accusations of neglect following posts to Twitter depicting animals and grounds at the zoo in what appeared to be a derelict state. Zoo director Wuthichai Muangman and his staff held a news conference on Saturday to respond to photos and messages posted on Thursday by a Twitter user […]
Many areas of the Muang district in Chiang Mai are heavily flooded this morning (Friday) after heavy rain throughout last night. Police were out in force this morning to direct traffic, which was moving at a snail’s pace, especially on the flooded airport approach road. Motorists leaving the airport were being advised to exit via […]
CHIANG MAI (NNT) – The International Festivals And Events Association (IFEA) has selected Chiang Mai as one of the five “World Festival And Event Cities” for 2022. Chiang Mai, along with five other cities worldwide, received the title at the 65th Annual IFEA Convention, Expo & Retreat. Chiang Mai deputy governor Worayarn Boonyanarat and Thailand […]
Chiang Mai expects its tourism-related income to hit 55 billion baht by the end of the year, or about half the level recorded in 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic struck. The outlook for the northern province has improved considerably since the middle of the year, said Suladda Sarutilavan, director of the Chiang Mai office of […]
CHIANG MAI: People living along Chang Moi Road in Muang district have vented their frustration over local nightspots operating into the early hours of the morning and apparent lack of police action despite repeated complaints. Residents of the area on Saturday submitted a video of people gathering outside an entertainment venue late at night. The […]
CHIANG MAI, Aug 30 (TNA) – Officials tried in vain to demolish five resort hotels on Mon Cham mountain, a famous tourist destination of the northern province, which allegedly encroached on forests. Hundreds of local residents blocked a road to the resort hotels. Both sides emotionally disputed while villagers claimed unfair action against the resort […]
