Foreign Tourists Sunbathing on Chiang Mai Temple Premises Spark Outrage Among Local Residents
Chiang Mai —
Concerns have been raised about the behavior of two foreign tourists at Wat Chiang Man, a revered Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, after they were observed sunbathing on the temple's premises on...
Thai Authorities Bust Multi-Million Baht Online Gambling Ring in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai—
On January 13th, 2024, the Thai Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) raided an online gambling website center operating at a luxury private villa in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai.
According to a report by the...
Prime Minister Confident in ‘Team Thailand’ in Developing Chiang Mai Tourism Scene
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed confidence in “Team Thailand” in developing the tourism potential of Chiang Mai province.
Efforts are being accelerated to develop transportation infrastructure, including upgrading the Chiang Mai International Airport,...
Chiang Mai Foreign Tourist Arrivals Recovering Slowly Post-COVID: 2023 Numbers at 58% Compared to...
Chiang Mai—
On January 3rd, 2024, Mr. Worapong Muchaotai, an official from the Chiang Mai Office of Social Enterprise Promotion (Visit Chiang Mai), publicly revealed 2023 statistics of foreign tourists traveling to Chiang Mai airport...
Chiang Mai Launches New Bus Line for Enhanced Public Transport and Sustainable Tourism
Chiang Mai—
On December 29th, 2023, Mr. Thotsapon Puanudom, the Deputy Governor of Chiang Mai Province, officially initiated a new bus line in Chiang Mai by Regional Transit Corporation (RTC) Co Ltd., to enhance the...
Wat Arun Chosen as CNN Internationals Live Broadcast Site for Thailands New Year Celebrations
National—
On December 28th, 2023, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officials publicly stated that CNN International, an American news channel, chose Wat Arun, Bangkok, as a live broadcast location to represent Thai identity under the...
Chiang Mai Entertainment Venue Busted for Serving Minors, Manager Faces Charges
Chiang Mai—
At 11:30 PM, on December 22nd, 2023, Chang Phueak police officers received a report from an anonymous source regarding an entertainment venue on Huai Kaew Road providing services to minors under the age...
Thai Authorities Announce Massive Drug Bust, Fifteen Alleged Drug Smugglers Killed in Northern Thailand...
National—
On December 21st, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the assistant national police chief, publicly revealed the results of the eradication of drug networks in the northern border of Thailand, Chiang Mai and Chiang...
Ghanaian Tourist DUI Crash: Fatal Accident in Chiang Mai on First Day of Extended...
Chiang Mai—
At 3:55 AM, on December 16th, 2023, Mueang Chiang Mai police received a car accident report of a Ghanaian tourist driving a sedan colliding with construction workers in the old town of Mueang...
Thai Police Address Arrest of Abbot for Alleged Sexual Harassment of Novice Monks and...
Chiang Mai—
On December 8th, 2023, Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakparn, the Deputy National Police Chief, held a press conference on the arrest of an abbot who allegedly sexually harrassed novice monks and orphans at a...
