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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.
Chiang Mai maintains flood alert despite lower water levels
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 26/09/2025
» CHIANG MAI - Residents in the northern city have been urged to stay alert for possible flooding even though the water level of the Ping River appeared to peak on Friday.
Chiang Mai survives flood scare but warned not to lower guard
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 18/07/2025
» CHIANG MAI - The northern city has escaped flooding as the water level of the Ping River continues to drop, but officials on Friday warned of another possible downpour in the coming days.
Smog crisis in North refuses to diminish
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 20/03/2024
» The air pollution crisis in the North showed little sign of improving yesterday, with Chiang Mai still ranking among the top five cities in the world with the worst pollution levels.
6.4-magnitude quake hits Myanmar, felt in Thailand
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 17/11/2023
» An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar at 8.37am on Friday. The quake was about 100 kilometres northwest of Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district, the Thai Meteorological Department's Earthquake Observation Division announced.
Flooding in Chiang Mai, locals evacuated
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 04/10/2022
» Heavy rains brought severe flooding yesterday to central Chiang Mai where locals were warned to move their belongings to higher ground as water levels rose.
Chiang Mai booze rule now province-wide
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 02/04/2022
» Chiang Mai: Alcohol consumption is now allowed until 11pm in all restaurants that qualify as part of a relaxation of restrictions after the whole northern province was reclassified as a blue zone appropriate for tourism.
'Burning season' ignites with 4k fires
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 02/02/2022
» More than 4,000 so-called hotspots caused by slash-and-burn activities have been detected across the North as the "burning season" begins.