Chiang Mai aiming to become a digital hub
During a recent visit to Chiang Mai, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed his belief in the city’s potential to emerge as a prominent digital startup hub within Southeast Asia. He…
Bangkok to Chiang Mai train smashes into truck and kills driver instantly
A fast train heading for Chiang Mai smashed into a ten-wheel truck just before reaching Chum Saeng station in Nakhon Sawan at 7.34 p.m. last night with the driver killed…
Polish couple face criticism for sunbathing in temple grounds in Chiang Mai
On January 16, tourist police officers in Chuang Mai Province discovered two female Western tourists who had been seen sunbathing on a grass lawn beside the ancient pagoda in Wat…
Chiang Mai to adjust 160 flights for Loy Krathong
During the upcoming Loy Krathong Festival on November 27-28, Chiang Mai airport will see 160 flight changes after 7pm, according to deputy director Wisut Khamyod. These changes include 101 cancelled…
Protest erupt over the operational hours at Chiang Mai airport
Residents in Tambon Mae Hia are opposing the plan to extend the operating hours of Chiang Mai International Airport. They claim that they have not been adequately compensated for the…
New Monopoly Chiang Mai edition now available
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a new edition of Monopoly featuring Chiang Mai in order to promote tourism. This special edition, called “Monopoly: Chiang Mai Edition,” follows the…
Due to PM 2.5 Chiang Mai residents recommended to work from home
As PM2.5 smog levels soared to nearly unheard-of heights on Friday, government offices in Chiang Mai were ordered to permit personnel to work from home.
Northern Thailand is covered in heavy pollution due to forest fire smoke
It's difficult to breathe due to smoke from fires in northern Thailand, and at least one hospital in Chiang Mai claims to have reached "full ward capacity" due to the…
Thousands in the hospital from Chiang Mai’s severe PM2.5 pollution
Respiratory illnesses and allergies caused by severe air pollution have seen as many as 12,671 people admitted to the Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital since January 1 this year.
Small earthquake felt in Chiang Mai
A light earthquake of 3.6 magnitude was recorded in Fang district of this northern province early on Wednesday. No damage was reported. Provincial disaster prevention and mitigation office chief Aroon…