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Govt boosts arsenic response in northern region
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/06/2025
» The government has intensified efforts to address arsenic contamination in the Kok and Sai rivers by launching four environmental monitoring centres in Chiang Rai and enhancing public communication strategies.
Northern rally demands end to river-polluting Myanmar mining
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/06/2025
» About 1,000 residents of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai staged a rally on Thursday to demand an end to mining in Myanmar that is contaminating rivers in the northern Thai provinces.
‘Unsafe’ heavy metal levels in northern Thai rivers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Pollution Control Department has confirmed unsafe levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in the Kok, Sai and Mekong rivers in northern Thailand, with the contamination traced to upstream mining operations across the border in Shan State of Myanmar.
4.5-magnitude quake in Chiang Mai felt across 5 provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/06/2025
» An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was detected in the northern Thai province of Chiang Mai on Monday afternoon and was felt in many districts of five provinces.
4.5-magnitude quake in Chiang Mai, felt across 5 provinces
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2025
» An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was detected in the northern Thai province of Chiang Mai on Monday afternoon and it was felt in many districts of five provinces.
Stemming the floodwaters
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2025
» Last year, floods in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai province caused economic losses in the millions.
Management hub to watch out for floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/05/2025
» The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has ordered the creation of a front-line water management centre to closely monitor heavy rainfall in the North.
Flood-hit vendors slash prices to clear damaged stock
News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» Vendors were selling flood-damaged goods at deep discounts as the water receded from Sai Lom Joy market in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district on Tuesday and a massive cleanup began.
Rains hammer Chiang Mai districts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» Torrential rains have battered several districts in Chiang Mai, causing widespread flash floods, especially in San Pa Tong district, according to local authorities.
Anutin rejects claim of Bhumjaithai coalition exit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed speculation over a potential cabinet reshuffle and the possibility of the Bhumjaithai Party he leads being ejected from the ruling coalition.