CHIANG MAI — Police are searching for a foreign tourist accused of vandalizing the historic wall of Wat Lam Chang, a 14th-century temple in the heart of Chiang Mai’s old city. The suspect, identified as a U.S. national, reportedly spray-painted graffiti on the temple wall and has since fled the province by plane. Foreigner vandalizes […]
CHIANG MAI – Doi Suthep-Pui National Park has temporarily closed access to three popular waterfalls as heavy rains raise concerns over potential flash floods. Park officials made the decision after observing dangerously murky water flow at the sites, signaling increased landslide and flood risks. Thailand Braces for Severe Monsoon Rains and Flooding The affected waterfalls—Mae […]
Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai – A violent shooting erupted at a forest checkpoint early Wednesday morning when an intoxicated park ranger, fresh off a two-night patrol, opened fire on his own colleagues after being denied entry into the protected wilderness. One Person Injured from Gunshots in Phuket Market The chaos unfolded around 9 AM at […]
Flames tore through the ornate spa complex of Chiang Mai’s famed Dhara Dhevi Hotel in the early hours of Wednesday morning, completely destroying the two-story teakwood structure that had stood as a centerpiece of the luxury property. The 2am blaze required dozens of fire trucks and two intense hours to bring under control, though fortunately […]
Thai authorities have apprehended two suspected arms smugglers in Chiang Mai who were allegedly transporting a cache of military-grade weapons destined for ethnic rebel groups fighting Myanmar’s government. The dramatic arrest has exposed a dangerous cross-border weapons pipeline operating in Thailand’s north. Multiple weapons robberies in Thailand’s deep south The suspects, whose identities remain undisclosed, […]
Chiang Mai province has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest performance of “Fawn Leb,” a traditional Northern Thai fingernail dance, with 7,218 dancers participating in a synchronized display of cultural heritage. The event took place on April 18 to celebrate the 729th anniversary of the city’s founding. Thailand Sets New Guinness World […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand — A serene morning turned to tragedy when a young mother and her seven-year-old girl drowned in the murky waters of a university reservoir, sparking grief and questions about safety at the secluded spot. Flooding in Chiang Mai under control, says governor The devastating sequence began around 9:15 AM on April 11, […]
This week, Chiang Mai, Thailand’s cultural and tourism hub in the north, has been engulfed in a thick blanket of toxic dust, leaving residents struggling with hazardous air quality. The city was ranked the 7th most polluted city in the world this morning, as PM2.5 levels soared to alarming heights, posing serious health risks to […]
