Showing 1 - 10 of 29
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.
Calls for more 'clean air rooms' in North
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 30/03/2026
» Civil group the Chiang Mai Breathe Council has called for an increase of "clean air rooms" across the province, warning many high-risk districts still lack access to such facilities despite the worsening PM2.5 pollution.
500kg of crystal meth abandoned by fleeing smugglers
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 10/05/2025
» CHIANG MAI: Authorities seized 500 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine abandoned by fleeing smugglers following a car chase in Chiang Dao district of this northern border province.
Wildfires continue to choke Chiang Mai
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 01/04/2025
» Chiang Mai is struggling with severe air pollution as wildfires continue to spread across several districts, with over 150 hotspots detected.
Prolonged floods in Chiang Mai raise subsidence risk
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 15/11/2024
» Experts are warning of possible landslides and subsidence in parts of Chiang Dao district in Chiang Mai, as the ground in the area is saturated with water after two months of floods.
Imminent-flood alert for Chiang Mai city
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 24/09/2024
» CHIANG MAI: People living along the riverside in Chiang Mai are being strongly advised to move their belongings, including vehicles, to high ground as the Ping River is rising rapidly and expected to flood into the city on Tuesday night.
First hearing on Chiang Mai airport revamp held
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 26/08/2024
» CHIANG MAI: Airports of Thailand (AoT) held the first public hearing on Monday for its 24-billion-baht, five-year plan to increase the passenger handling capacity at Chiang Mai International Airport to 20 million passengers a year.
Police officer killed, another hurt by fleeing suspect
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 12/07/2024
» CHIANG MAI: A police officer was killed and another wounded by gunshots from a fleeing drug suspect in Chiang Dao district of this northern province on Thursday night.
6m yaba pills seized after gunfight in Chiang Dao
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 02/06/2024
» CHIANG MAI: Soldiers have seized 6 million methamphetamine pills left by smugglers following a brief gunfight in Chiang Dao district of this northern province.
Taskforce seizes 130 million meth pills in 6 months
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 22/05/2024
» CHIANG MAI: The Narcotic Drug and Chemical Substance Control Command Unit of the Northern Border (Taskforce 35) gave an update on Tuesday on the progress made over the past six months in suppressing narcotics along Thailand's borders, revealing that almost 130 million illegal pills have been seized.