CHIANG RAI, May 28 (TNA) – Arsenic contamination, likely from Myanmar’s mining operations, is severely impacting the Sai and Kok rivers in northern Thailand, jeopardizing the livelihoods of communities dependent on these waterways. Chinese mining in Shan state blamed for arsenic in Kok River in Thailand The Kok River, a critical lifeline for Mae Ai […]
May 8, 2025 — Northern Thailand’s Nan province experienced two minor earthquakes early Thursday, just hours after a stronger tremor caused structural damage at a southern hospital, raising concerns about unusual seismic activity across the country. Quake Sequence Unfolds 🌍 Nan Province (4:04 AM & 4:52 AM) Two shallow tremors (magnitude 1.7 and 1.5) struck […]
A two-acre paddy field in northern Thailand has been transformed into an artwork depicting a dragon and a cat, symbols of hope and resilience as the community recovers from floods. Roi Et Hosts 23rd World Jasmine Rice Festival The farm owner, Tanyapong Jaikham, told AFP that the cat represents the residents of his hometown Chiang […]
On November 7th, 2024, the Thai Meteorological Department predicted varying weather conditions across Thailand from November 7th to the 13th. Thailand Delays Winter Arrival Between November 8th and 11th, a high-pressure system from China will bring cooler temperatures and strong winds to upper Thailand, with temperatures dropping by 1–3°C. In the North, western winds combined […]
Heavy rainfall throughout Wednesday night caused the Sai River to breach the sandbag floodwall, inundating Ko Sai and Mai Loong Khun communities in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, which are still reeling from the devastating flooding last month, the public relations office of Chiang Rai reported today. Chiang Mai on High Alert as Flooding Worsens […]
On September 28th, 2024, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, announced that train services on the northern railway line have fully resumed after floodwaters at Chiang Mai Railway Station receded. Chiang Mai university flooded, northern train route affected Suriya noted that morning operations returned to normal, ensuring residents and travelers could […]
Severe flooding in Chiang Mai has significantly impacted the local infrastructure, including Chiang Mai University and the northern train route. Heavy rainfall has caused water levels to rise on campus, disrupting classes and leading to temporary closures of several university buildings. Emergency response teams are working to clear floodwaters, but recovery efforts may take time […]
Weather forecasters expect heavy downpours to continue in Thailand’s North and upper Northeast due to the influence of former typhoon Yagi, which was downgraded to a tropical storm on Sunday morning. Thai Economy Faces Continued Challenges Amid Weak Demand and Flood Damage The Meteorological Department said Yagi weakened from being a severe tropical storm to […]
