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...
Thai Clean Air Advocate Doctor Succumbs to Cancer at 29
PRESS RELEASE:
Dr Krittai Tanasombatkul, a 29-year-old social media sensation physician from Chiang Mai province, passed away on Tuesday (Dec 5) after battling lung cancer. His father announced his passing on social media, accompanied by...
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...
Thai Prime Minister Participates at Loi Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai—
On November 28th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, and Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, participated in the Loi Krathong festival in Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang...
Chiang Mai’s Warorot Market Engulfed in Flames: 100-Year-Old Buildings Damaged During Lantern Festival
Chiang Mai—
At 3:00 AM, on November 28th, 2023, the Chiang Mai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation officers received a fire report at 100-year-old commercial buildings in the Warorot market, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang...
Chiang Mai’s Lantern Festival Prepares for Spectacular Lantern Displays; Flight Changes Announced
Chiang Mai—
On November 23rd, 2023, Mr. Wisut Khamyod, the Deputy Director of the Chiang Mai International Airport, revealed to Thai national media regarding about the upcoming Loy Krathong or Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai...
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Felt Across Northern Thailand
National—
At 08:37 AM, on November 17th, 2023, an earthquake occurred with its epicenter in Myanmar measuring 6.4 in magnitude.
The tremors were felt in Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Nan, and Bangkok. The affected area...
Pattaya Private Sector Highlights Rise in Family Tourism Amid Nightlife Service Extension, Advocates Clarity...
National—
On November 10th, 2023, Mr. Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, the Executive Director of Sunshine Hotels & Resorts in Pattaya, publicly revealed that despite the extended-hour service to 4 AM in four pilot provinces, trends in family...
Tragic Accident on Chiang Mai – Pai Road: Two Foreign Tourists Die in Van...
Chiang Mai—
At 10:30 AM, on November 10th, 2023, Chiang Mai rescue teams received an accident report on a commuter van that had crashed into the roadside on the Chiang Mai - Pai road, Mae...
Chiang Mai Plans to Convert Red Trucks to Electric Vehicles: Preserving Tradition and Reducing...
Chiang Mai—
On November 6th, 2023, Mr. Danainut Chokamnuay, the Assistant Minister of Industry, and relevant officials stated to Thai national media about signature transportation in Chiang Mai: Red Trucks.
Danainut publicly revealed that Chiang Mai...
