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Chiang Mai turning used coconuts into compost
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 28/08/2017
» CHIANG MAI - Fragrant young coconuts are a popular drink with local people and tourists, but disposing of the emptied nuts has long been a costly problem - until the municipal office recently began recycling them as compost.
Fire hits Mae Hong Son sericulture centre
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 15/03/2017
» MAE HONG SON - A fire broke out at a forest under a royal project near the Ban Huay Dua sericulture centre in tambon Pha Bong of Muang district in this northern border province on Tuesday afternoon, local media reported.
Chiang Mai people firm against asphalt factory
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 20/10/2016
» CHIANG MAI - People from six villages in tambon Thung Satok of San Pa Tong district have reaffirmed their opposition to a private company's plan to build an asphalt factory near their communities.
Haze levels extremely high in Mae Hong Son
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 21/03/2016
» MAE HONG SON -- The air quality in this northern province is now at a critical level due to haze and smoke from wildfire, governor Pipat Ekphaphan said on Monday.
Book early for Songkran in Chiang Mai
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 17/03/2015
» The tourism association in Chiang Mai is advising domestic travellers planning to visit the city during Songkran to book their accommodation early, with the city anticipating a rise of 15-20% in tourists during the festival this year.
Smoke haze blocks Chiang Mai flights
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 16/03/2015
» The thick, smoky haze caused by farmers burning off secondary growth is causing health problems in the northern provinces and on Monday prevented four flights from landing in Chiang Mai.
Victory for Mae Moh victims
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 25/02/2015
» CHIANG MAI - A 12-year fight by Mae Moh villagers for compensation over a coal-fired power station ended on Wednesday when the Supreme Administrative Court ordered electricity authorities to pay compensation to 131 people, including to the families of some who have died.
Thick haze forces flights to turn back
News, Cheewin Sattha, Published on 23/03/2014
» Chiang Mai: Thick haze blanketing the North forced the diversion of four flights en route to Chiang Mai airport yesterday.