Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul Inspects Chiang Mai Amid Wildfire and PM 2.5 Concerns
Chiang Mai—
On April 9th, 2024, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, stated to the public regarding Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s inspection in Chiang Mai province to...
Massive Drug Seizures: Over 13 Million Amphetamine Pills Confiscated in Chiang Rai and Chiang...
National—
On April 4th, 2024, Pha Mueang military patrol officers and relevant agencies received a report from an anonymous source of a massive lot of drug smuggling along the Mekong River, Thai-Lao PDR border, in...
Chiang Mai Hotel Bookings at 30% as Air Pollution Concerns Loom; Hopes for Songkran...
Chiang Mai—
On March 27th, 2024, Mrs. La-iad Bungsrithong, the Northern Thai Hotels Association advisor, publicly revealed that the statistics of hotel bookings in Chiang Mai were only 30% full compared to the start of...
Chiang Mai Listed Where Couple Can Retire for US$1,500/month
PRESS RELEASE:
A new survey from International Living stated that Chiang Mai is one of 13 budget-friendly places where couples can retire abroad and live on as little as US$1,500/month. The report describes Chiang Mai...
Thai Authorities Reveals That Illegal Immigrant Workers are Taking Over Thai Jobs in Tourist...
National—
On March 19th, 2024, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Director-General of the Department of Employment, publicly revealed a case of immigrant workers allegedly illegally taking over Thai people’s jobs in tourist attractions and commercial areas...
Former Professional Competitive Shooter Nabbed After Fatal Gunfire Incident in Chiang Mai That Leaves...
Chiang Mai—
At 11:40 PM, on March 15th, 2024, San Kamphaeng police officers received a fatal shooting report on the Pa Phai-Super Road, San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai, causing one casualty and one injury.
San Kamphaeng police...
Pheu Thai MP Questions Pita Limjaroenrat’s Motives in Chiang Mai Visit During Thaksins Return
National—
On March 16th, 2024, Mr. Anusorn Iamsa-ard, a Pheu Thai list MP, questioned the case of Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party (MFP)'s chief adviser, in traveling to Chiang Mai to inspect...
Chiang Mai Having Worlds Highest Pollution Levels
PRESS RELEASE:
A report from IQAir, a global air quality index website, has found Chiang Mai province as having the world's highest pollution levels. With an air quality index (AQI) of 208 at 1:36 p.m....
Former PM Somchai Wongsawat Hosts Lavish Welcome Party for Thaksin Shinawatra’s Return to Chiang...
National—
On March 15th, 2024, Thai national media reported that Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, the former Thai Prime Minister in 2008, hosted a welcome party for Thaksin Shinawatra at the Green Valley Village, Mae Rim, Chiang...
Thaksin Shinawatra Returns to Chiang Mai After 17 Years, Receives Warm Welcome
National—
At 9:28 AM, on March 14th, 2024, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, His daughter and Pheu Thai party leader Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and his relatives visited his hometown in Chiang Mai by private...
