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...
Thailand Tourism Authority plans to launch “Unlock Thailand” project in Chiang Mai in November,...
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning to launch a new tourism scheme titled "Unlock Thailand" to attract Asian tourists to Chiang Mai starting from November 1st.
Thanet Phetsuwan, TAT deputy governor of...
Singer’s Fire Stunt at Chiang Mai Concert Sparks Investigation and Safety Concerns
Chiang Mai—
On October 26th, 2023, Mr. Atthawut Phuengniam, the Provincial Secretary of Chiang Mai, revealed to Thai media an incident in which a singer lit up his pants with fire to hype a concert...
Former PM Somchai Wongsawat Hosts Lavish Welcome Party for Thaksin Shinawatra’s Return to Chiang...
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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...
Chiang Mai hill tribe man arrested over allegedly murdering his baby girl due to...
Chiang Mai -
Mr. Anuphap Jaipanya, 45, was placed under arrest and allegedly confessed today, September 24, over poisoning his seven-month-old female child because he did not want any more daughters in the family.
The incident...
Belgian-Thai man still missing several days after his rubber boat crashes into rocks in...
Chiang Mai –
A Belgian-Thai man has gone missing for more than two days after his rubber boat crashed with a large rock while rafting in a canal at Chiang Mai.
Rescue workers were notified Friday...
Thai Authorities Seize Over 400,000 Amphetamine Pills After Shootout with Suspected Drug Smugglers in...
Chiang Mai—
At 2:00 AM, on December 2nd, 2023, Pha Mueang military patrol squads encountered a caravan of drug smugglers and battled for more than 5 minutes in the Ban Muang Chum area, Fang, Chiang...
Bangkok and Chiang Mai Named among Best Asian Cities for Expats
PRESS RELEASE:
An online language-learning marketplace, has released its rankings on the top ten cities for expats moving to Asia in 2024. Two cities in Thailand, including Bangkok and Chiang Mai, were recognized among them.
Taking...
Pattaya Cricket Club retains their Chiang Mai Big Bash 8 trophy! Part two
By Clive Rogerson
Part one can be found here!
Correction: The original version of this article was a repost of Part One. That has been corrected.
Day 2 of the Chiang Mai Big Bash 8’s started with...
Beloved Thai Elephant Returns Home
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The operation to bring back an ill Thai elephant from Sri Lanka to Thailand has been completed.
Mahouts from Thailand arrived in Sri Lanka last month to familiarize the elephant with the process ahead of...
