Thai Deputy Minister of Agriculture Launches Royal Rainmaking Operation to Tackle Chiang Mai’s PM...
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On March 15th, 2024, Dr. Chaiya Promma, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, performed an inspection in Chiang Mai to tackle air pollution, PM 2.5, which was at concerning levels in the northern...
Chiang Mai Forests Ravaged by Wildfires
PRESS RELEASE:
Fires have devastated approximately 30,000 rai (4,800 hectares) of forest across three districts in Chiang Mai province, according to local officials.
The blazes, which began about a week ago, have primarily affected the Ob...
Thai and Myanmar Authorities Raid Massive Online Gambling Den at Thailand-Myanmar Border
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On February 24th, 2024, Myanmar military and police officers launched a raid operation in a building used as online gambling operating offices at the Thailand-Myanmar border, near Mae Sai, Chiang Rai.
According to Myanmar local...
Thai Military Patrol Seizes 1.4 Million Amphetamine Pills on Thai-Myanmar Border After Confrontation
Chiang Rai—
On February 22nd, 2024, Pha Mueang military patrol squads launched an inspection on the Thai-Myanmar border, Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, after a late-night confrontation with a drug smuggling caravan.
According to patrol officers, at...
Tham Luang Cave Officially Welcomes Foreign Tourists to Explore Deeper Chambers in Chiang Rai...
Chiang Rai—
At 1:30 PM, on December 25th, 2023, Mr. Chutidet Kamonchanut, the Director of the Office of Conservation Area Management No. 15, officially welcomed the first group of tourists for cave exploring at the...
Thai Authorities Announce Massive Drug Bust, Fifteen Alleged Drug Smugglers Killed in Northern Thailand...
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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...
Thai Cat and Fish Rice Paddy Art Takes Center Stage at Thailand Biennale Chiang...
Chiang Rai—
The viral Thai cat hugging a fish image on the rice field, also known as the Rice paddy art or Tambo art, at Ban Khon Sung, Thoeng, Chiang Rai, will be displayed in...
13 Wild Boars Cave: Tham Luang National Park Opens Deeper Chambers for Tourists with...
Chiang Rai—
On December 18th, 2023, Mr. Chutidet Kamonchanut, the Director of the Office of Conservation Area Management No. 15, held a press conference after the opening for tourists to explore deeper chambers with a...
Massive Drug Seizure: 1.1 Million Amphetamine Pills Confiscated in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai—
On December 17th, 2023, Thai narcotics suppression officers received a report of drug smuggling at the border of Thailand in Mae Ai, Chiang Rai. There were reportedly more than 1.1 million pills of...
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Felt Across Northern Thailand
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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...
