Thai Government Approves 272 Million Baht Project to Tackle PM 2.5 Dust and Wildfires...
National—
On March 3rd, 2024, Ms. Kanika Aunjit, the Thai deputy government spokeswoman, held a press conference after the Thai cabinet meeting on approval of the annual budget for fiscal year 2024, with a total...
Thai Police Seize 10 Million Amphetamine Pills in Major Drug Bust, Two Suspects Captured...
National—
At 6:30 PM, on February 29th, 2024, Thai police and intelligence officers intercepted two suspects involved in a drug smuggling operation with 10 million amphetamine pills from north Thailand, Phichit, to central Thailand, at...
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...
Van Accident Near Pai: 13 Danish Tourists Injured, Thai Driver Killed, While Heading to...
Mae Hong Son—
At 8:40 PM, on February 8th, 2024, Thai local media reported an accident of a Chiang Mai-Pai van plunging into a hillside while heading to Pai, Mae Hong Son. As a result,...
Thailand’s Three Destinations Honored in 2023 Green Destinations Top 100
PRESS RELEASE:
Three tourist destinations in Thailand were honored in the 2023 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories.
These destinations are Nai Wiang sub-district of Nan province, Mueang Kao sub-district of Sukhothai province, and Khlong Thom district...
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,...
Dump Truck Causes Footbridge Collapse in Ang Thong
Ang Thong —
A dump truck caused the collapse of an entire pedestrian bridge in the Ang Thong province on Sunday when its body, which went up by accident, collided with the structure.
The accident occurred...
Tragic Accident: Chinese Tourist Falls to Death from 10-Meter Waterfall in Pai
Mae Hong Son—
At 3:30 PM, on December 31st, 2023, Pai police officers received a report of a Chinese tourist falling from a 10-meter high waterfall to his death at Pam Bok waterfall, Pai, Mae...
Rampaging Knife Attack Leaves One Dead, Several Injured, and Vehicles Damaged in Lampang
Lampang—
At 8:00 PM, on December 26th, 2023, Ngao police officers received a knife crime report about a volunteer defense officer being stabbed to his death in Ngao, Lampang. The suspect harmed six other people...
Rescue Operation: Emaciated Tigers and Leopards Transferred from Mukdahan Zoo for Urgent Care
Mukdahan—
On December 22nd, 2023, Mr. Phadet Laithong, the director of the department's Wildlife Conservation Office, stated to Thai national media that Wildlife and Plant Conservation officers performed an inspection and transferred fifteen unhealthy tigers...
