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Sharp rise in illnesses as air pollution grips Chiang Mai
News, Panumate Tanraksa, 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 -- including respiratory, cardiovascular and skin conditions -- more than doubling. More than 1.6 million vulnerable people across 11 provinces have been affected.
Doi Inthanon records season’s coldest temperature as frost returns
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/01/2026
» The summit of Doi Inthanon has recorded its coldest grass‑level temperature of the winter at -5°C, as heavy frost blanketed Thailand’s highest peak, reinforcing Chiang Mai’s reputation as the coldest destination in the country amid a renewed surge of cold air from China.
Chiang Mai shivers, Doi Ang Khang records first frost of this season
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 29/11/2025
» CHIANG MAI — This northern province has experienced cold weather throughout the week, with frost observed on Doi Ang Khang in Fang district and high tourist numbers on Doi Inthanon as visitors seek the chilly weather.
Office of National Water Resources urges agencies to ramp up drainage effort
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 27/09/2024
» The government needs to speed up its efforts to drain excess water from flood-hit areas in the North and Northeast, as more torrential rain is set to fall across upper Thailand in the next couple of days, according to the Office of National Water Resources yesterday.
Rain fails to douse blazes in Chiang Mai
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 27/03/2024
» Many areas in the North are facing a new wave of air pollution as wildfires continue to be detected despite continuing downpours.
Cold snap, rain are likely over Christmas holiday: Met Dept
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 24/12/2023
» Cold and windy weather has been forecast across the country until Monday with temperatures in the northern and the northeastern regions expected to drop by 1–2 degrees Celcius.
PM eyes tourism-crimping haze
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 30/11/2023
» Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday voiced concern over the impact of PM2.5 pollution on Chiang Mai's tourism industry during the high season and pledged to hold talks with neighbouring countries to combat haze and smog pollution.
2.5m meth tablets seized in drug cases
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 06/10/2022
» CHIANG MAI: A total of 2.5 million methamphetamine pills and 700 kilogrammes of crystal meth, or ice, have been seized by police in three drug cases in Lampang, Chiang Mai and Phrae provinces.