“Startup & Digital Thailand” goes to Chiang Mai

BANGKOK, 6 August 2016 (NNT) – The northern province of Chiang Mai is hosting the “Startup & Digital Thailand” event until Sunday, August 7th. The opening ceremony of Startup & Digital Thailand was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak and was attended by Minister of Science and Technology Pichet Durongkaveroj and Minister of Information […]

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Chiang Mai opens Young Girl Development Centre

CHIANG MAI, 5 August 2016 (NNT) – Chiang Mai province has established its Young Girl Development Centre to encourage women to empower themselves through learning. The Centre opened on Thursday in Mae Rim district. Information and Communications Technology Minister Uttama Savanayana presided over the inauguration ceremony. Full story: NNT Reporter: Vipaporn Pooritanasarn Rewriter: Benjamin Rujopakarn

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Pheu Thai detainess to be tried in military court

Eight Chiang Mai politicians will be detained for seven days and then be charged in the military court with sedition and spreading false information on the draft charter through letters, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on Thursday. The week-long detention period was ordered by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). Full story: […]

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Drunk Tuk-Tuk Rampage in Chiang Mai Ends in Arrest

CHIANG MAI — A drunk tuk-tuk driver crashed his vehicle and then attacked the rescue workers who came to his aid in Chiang Mai province Monday night. Jeerasak Kingpromphoo, 34, was charged with driving under the influence, property damage and, for the blade found under his seat, carrying a weapon illegally. Full story: khaosodenglish.com By […]

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