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Sharp rise in illnesses as air pollution grips Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/04/2026
» Authorities have warned that this year's haze crisis in Chiang Mai is among the most severe in recent years, with pollution-related illnesses more than doubling. More than 1.6 million vulnerable people across 11 provinces have been affected.
Zoo clarifies welfare of Moo Deng
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo has issued a statement addressing concerns over the living conditions of baby pygmy hippo "Moo Deng" while announcing plans for a habitat expansion.
Airports of Thailand wants 53% increase in passenger service charge
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/02/2026
» Airports of Thailand (AOT) plans to raise its passenger service charge on outbound international flights at six main airports by 53%, and believes it will not affect passenger numbers.
Unsafe levels of smog in Bangkok and 23 provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/12/2025
» Unsafe levels of PM2.5 dust covered Bangkok and 23 provinces, mostly in the Central Plains, on Monday morning.
Storm kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/08/2025
» At least five people have been killed and seven remain missing after heavy rains and landslides brought on by tropical storm Kajiki swept across northern Thailand.
Typhoon Kajiki to weaken, reach northern Thailand Tuesday evening
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/08/2025
» Typhoon Kajiki will weaken into a low pressure system and reach the northern Thai province of Nan on Tuesday evening, according to the Meteorological Department.
Flash flood warning issued for 33 provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an urgent weather alert for 33 provinces, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rising water levels in major rivers, particularly the Mekong, between July 6 and 12.
Man found dead after playing with cobra
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/07/2025
» A 28-year-old man from Chiang Rai was found dead in a hotel room in Khon Kaen early Thursday, with police suspecting he died from a cobra bite after playing with the snake.
Fire destroys part of Chiang Mai’s Dhara Dhevi hotel
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2025
» A fire destroyed the spa building of the Lanna-style Dhara Dhevi Hotel in Chiang Mai early Wednesday morning. There were no casualties.
M5.9 earthquake strikes Myanmar, felt in northern Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/04/2025
» A 5.9-magnitude earthquake was detected Sunday morning northeast of Myanmar's Meiktila City.